Sweet and Savoury Sausage Curry (Printable)
Juicy sausages simmered with sweet peppers, apple, and aromatic spices in a rich tomato-based sauce with mango chutney.
# What You'll Need:
→ Meat
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 tablespoons mild curry powder
09 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
10 - 1 teaspoon ground coriander
11 - ¼ teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
12 - 1 teaspoon salt
13 - ½ 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)
# Method:
01 - Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sausages and brown on all sides for 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 to combine.
06 - Return sausages to the pan. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook gently for 20 minutes.
07 - Remove lid and 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. Serve hot with steamed rice or warm naan.
# Insider Tips:
01 -
- The sweet fruit cuts through rich sausage for perfectly balanced flavor
- Ready in under an hour but tastes like it simmered all day
02 -
- Letting the spices bloom in oil for a full minute releases their essential oils
- The apple practically disappears but adds crucial sweetness
03 -
- Use full-fat yogurt or cream to prevent curdling in the hot sauce
- Let the curry rest for 5 minutes off the heat before serving