Sweet and Savoury Sausage Curry (Printer-Friendly)
Juicy sausages simmered with sweet peppers, apple, and aromatic spices in a rich tomato-based sauce with a fruity chutney finish.
# What You'll Need:
→ Meats
01 - 8 pork sausages (or chicken/vegetarian sausages as preferred)
→ Vegetables & Fruit
02 - 1 large onion, finely sliced
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1 red bell pepper, sliced
05 - 1 green apple, peeled, cored, and diced
06 - 1 medium carrot, sliced
07 - 1 can (14 oz) chopped tomatoes
→ Spices & Seasonings
08 - 2 tbsp mild curry powder
09 - 1 tsp ground cumin
10 - 1 tsp ground coriander
11 - ¼ tsp chili flakes (optional)
12 - 1 tsp salt
13 - ½ tsp black pepper
→ Sweet & Savory Enhancers
14 - 2 tbsp mango chutney
15 - 1 tbsp tomato ketchup
→ Liquids
16 - 1 cup chicken or vegetable stock
17 - 2 tbsp vegetable oil
→ Dairy (optional)
18 - 2 tbsp plain yogurt or cream (to swirl in before serving)
# How to Make It:
01 - Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sausages and brown on all sides for about 8 minutes. Remove and set aside.
02 - Add remaining oil to the pan. Sauté onion for 3 minutes until softened. Add garlic, carrot, and bell pepper. Cook for 4 minutes, stirring often.
03 - Stir in curry powder, cumin, coriander, and chili flakes. Fry for 1 minute until fragrant.
04 - Add diced apple and cook for 2 minutes to soften slightly.
05 - Pour in the chopped tomatoes, ketchup, mango chutney, and stock. Stir well to combine all ingredients.
06 - Return sausages to the pan. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook gently for 20 minutes to develop flavors.
07 - Remove lid and simmer uncovered for another 5 minutes to thicken the sauce to desired consistency.
08 - Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed. Stir in yogurt or cream just before serving if desired.
09 - Serve hot with steamed rice or warm naan bread.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The apple and mango chutney create this incredible sweet-savory harmony that keeps everyone guessing
- It comes together in under an hour but tastes like it simmered all afternoon
02 -
- Browning the sausages first creates a depth of flavor you cannot achieve by adding them raw
- The sauce will continue to thicken as it stands, so do not reduce it too much on the stove
03 -
- Use a mild curry powder if you are unsure about spice levels, you can always add heat later
- Do not skip the mango chutney, it is the magic ingredient that makes this dish special