Sweet and Savoury Sausage Curry (Printable)

Juicy sausages simmered with spiced vegetables and sweet fruit accents

# What You Need:

→ Sausages

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 (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.
05 - Pour in the chopped tomatoes, ketchup, mango chutney, and stock. Stir well.
06 - Return sausages to the pan. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook gently for 20 minutes.
07 - Remove lid, simmer uncovered for another 5 minutes to thicken the sauce.
08 - Taste and adjust seasoning. Stir in yogurt or cream just before serving if desired.
09 - Serve hot with steamed rice or warm naan.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The combination of sweet fruit and savory spices creates those complex layers that usually take hours to develop
  • Its incredibly forgiving and flexible, perfect for those nights when you need dinner to work without drama
02 -
  • Dont skip the step of browning the sausages first, as those crispy bits add depth you cant replicate later
  • The apple should still have a little texture in the final dish, so avoid adding it too early
03 -
  • Fry your spices in hot oil for at least one minute to unlock their full potential
  • Let the curry rest for five minutes off the heat before serving to let the flavors settle

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