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Classic Indian curry sauce recipe

Classic Indian curry sauce recipe

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A simple but effective recipe to have in your repertoire, this classic Indian-inspired curry sauce recipe is vegan and healthy, not-to-mention perfect for the freezer. Make a batch ahead of time and defrost on days you're low on time and energy. See method

  • Serves 4
  • 15 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook
  • 125 calories / serving
  • Freezable
  • Healthy
  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
  • Dairy-free

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 30g Indian Curry Spices
  • 2 large onions, sliced
  • ½ in piece of ginger, scrapped and chopped
  • 3 large garlic cloves, peeled and chopped
  • 2 small thin green chillies, chopped, (seeds left in)
  • ½ tsp ground turmeric
  • 2 tbsp concentrated tomato puree

Each serving contains

  • Energy

    520kj
    125kcal     6%

  • Fat

    7g 10%

  • Saturates

    1g 4%

  • Sugars

    8g 9%

  • Salt

    0.1g 2%

of the reference intake
Carbohydrate 13.6g Protein 3.1g Fibre 5.1g

Method

  1. Heat the oil in a heavy saucepan and add the whole spices (spilt open the black cardamom and use only the seeds). As soon as the spices start to darken and crackle (this can take anything from a few seconds to 1 min, depending in the temperature of the oil), add the onions.
  2. Cook on a high heat, stirring from time to time until the onions start to soften. Lower the heat and cook for 10-12 mins until they have completely softened. Add the ginger, garlic and chillies and stir for another minute or so.
  3. Add the turmeric and tomato purée, mix well and take off the heat. Put the mixture in an upright blender with just enough cold water to cover it and blend to a fine purée.

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