Sweet and Savoury Sausage Curry (Printable Version)

Juicy sausages simmered with aromatic spices, sweet peppers, and green apple in a rich, flavorful sauce. Perfect fusion of British comfort and Indian spices.

# What You'll Need:

→ Meat

01 - 8 pork sausages (or chicken/vegetarian sausages)

→ 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
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

18 - 2 tbsp plain yogurt or cream (optional)

# Directions:

01 - Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sausages and brown on all sides for approximately 8 minutes. Remove from pan and set aside.
02 - Add remaining oil to the pan. Sauté sliced onion for 3 minutes until softened. Add minced garlic, sliced carrot, and bell pepper. Cook for 4 minutes, stirring frequently.
03 - Stir in curry powder, ground cumin, ground coriander, and chili flakes. Fry for 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn the spices.
04 - Add diced green apple to the pan and cook for 2 minutes until slightly softened.
05 - Pour in chopped tomatoes, ketchup, mango chutney, and stock. Stir well to combine all ingredients and dissolve chutney into the liquid.
06 - Return browned sausages to the pan. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook gently for 20 minutes over low heat.
07 - Remove lid and simmer uncovered for another 5 minutes to allow the sauce to reduce and thicken slightly.
08 - Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed. Stir in yogurt or cream just before serving if desired for a creamier texture.
09 - Serve hot alongside steamed rice or warm naan bread.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • The sweet and savory combination hits every craving at once
  • It comes together in under an hour but tastes like it simmered all day
  • Friendly enough for weeknights but impressive enough for guests
02 -
  • Dont skip the step of browning sausages first
  • The apple should be firm when you buy it
  • Let the sauce simmer uncovered at the end
03 -
  • Use good quality sausages with high meat content
  • Taste and adjust seasoning before serving
  • Let the curry rest for 5 minutes before serving

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