Sweet and Savoury Sausage Curry (Printable)

Juicy sausages simmered with sweet peppers, apple, and aromatic spices in a rich tomato-based sauce.

# What You 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 tablespoons mild curry powder
09 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
10 - 1 teaspoon ground coriander
11 - 1/4 teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
12 - 1 teaspoon salt
13 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

→ Sweet & Savory Enhancers

14 - 2 tablespoons mango chutney
15 - 1 tablespoon tomato ketchup

→ Liquids

16 - 1 cup chicken or vegetable stock
17 - 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

→ Dairy (optional)

18 - 2 tablespoons 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 approximately 8 minutes. Remove from pan 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 frequently.
03 - Stir in curry powder, cumin, coriander, and chili flakes. Fry for 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn the spices.
04 - Add diced apple to the pan and cook for 2 minutes to begin softening.
05 - Pour in 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 allow sauce to reduce and thicken.
08 - Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Stir in yogurt or cream just before serving if desired.
09 - Serve hot with steamed rice or warm naan bread.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The fruit and spices create that magical sweet savory balance that keeps everyone guessing
  • Its ready in under an hour but tastes like it simmered all afternoon
  • Perfect for using up random ingredients hiding in your crisper drawer
02 -
  • Dont skip browning the sausages first that step builds incredible depth of flavor
  • The apple should still have a slight bite not turn into applesauce in your curry
  • Letting the spices fry in oil for that minute transforms them completely
03 -
  • Use decent curry powder the cheap stuff lacks depth and complexity
  • If the sauce is too thick just add a splash more stock or water

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