Easy Curry Sauce

Easy Curry Sauce

20 min
4 servings

This is an aromatic, easy curry sauce that's finished off with coconut milk for richness. Serve with chicken pieces and basmati rice. Naan bread is great for soaking up the extra sauce.

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 small onion (chopped)
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • ½ teaspoon grated fresh ginger root
  • 3 tablespoons curry powder
  • 1 teaspoon white sugar
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 cup chicken stock
  • ½ cup coconut milk

Directions

  1. 1

    Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

  2. 2

    Add the onion and saute until softened, about 4 minutes.

  3. 3

    Add the garlic and ginger. Cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

  4. 4

    Stir in the curry powder, sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

  5. 5

    Stir in the tomato paste and chicken broth. Bring to a boil then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for about 5 minutes, until the sauce reduces and thickens.

  6. 6

    Stir in coconut milk and simmer for 5 minutes.