Creamy Curry Sauce

Transform your meals with this luxurious Creamy Curry Sauce, a perfect blend of bold spices and rich coconut milk for a sauce that's as versatile as it is flavorful. This easy, 30-minute recipe combines the warmth of curry powder, cumin, and coriander with the subtle sweetness of brown sugar and the zing of fresh lime juice. Sautéed onions, garlic, and ginger form a fragrant base, while silky coconut milk and broth create a luscious texture that coats every bite. Garnished with fresh cilantro, this sauce is ideal for drizzling over your favorite proteins, roasted vegetables, or basmati rice. Whether you're meal-prepping or crafting a cozy dinner, this creamy curry recipe is your go-to for restaurant-quality flavor at home.

Nutriscore Rating: 60/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 medium onion
• 3 garlic cloves
• 1 tablespoon fresh ginger
• 2 tablespoons curry powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk
• 1 cup chicken or vegetable broth
• 2 teaspoons brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro

Directions

Step 1

Finely chop the onion, mince the garlic cloves, and grate the fresh ginger.

Step 2

Heat the vegetable oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic and grated ginger. Cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Step 4

Add the curry powder, ground cumin, and ground coriander. Stir gently for 1-2 minutes to let the spices toast slightly.

Step 5

Pour in the coconut milk and chicken or vegetable broth. Stir well to combine the spices and liquids.

Step 6

Add the brown sugar, lime juice, salt, and black pepper. Stir to integrate all flavors.

Step 7

Bring the mixture to a simmer, then lower the heat and let it cook gently for about 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly.

Step 8

Remove from heat and stir in the chopped fresh cilantro.

Step 9

Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more salt or lime juice as preferred.

Step 10

Serve warm over your choice of protein or vegetables.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(885.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	509.8

Total Fat 28.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 16.8g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 6198.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 65.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 4.1g	0%
Total Sugars 41.0g
Protein 5.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 134.9mg	0%
Iron 11.9mg	0%
Potassium 851.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 47.7%

Protein: 3.9%

Carbs: 48.3%