Low Fat Creamy Curry Sauce
Transform your culinary creations with this irresistibly flavorful Low Fat Creamy Curry Sauce recipe! Perfect for health-conscious foodies, this sauce combines the warming richness of curry powder, aromatic garlic, and fresh ginger with the creaminess of light coconut milk—offering indulgent taste without the extra calories. Thickened with a cornstarch slurry for that luscious texture, this dish is quick to prepare in just 30 minutes, making it a versatile addition to your repertoire. Whether spooned over rice, drizzled on grilled vegetables, or paired with lean proteins, it’s a guilt-free way to elevate any meal. Garnished with fresh cilantro for a vibrant finish, this healthy curry sauce is a must-try for fans of bold, comforting flavors!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 pieces garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tablespoons curry powder
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 cup canned light coconut milk
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion and cook until it becomes translucent, about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Stir in the minced garlic and grated ginger, and sauté for another 2 minutes until fragrant.
Add the curry powder and tomato paste to the saucepan, cooking and stirring for about 1 minute to release the flavors.
Pour in the light coconut milk and vegetable broth, stirring well to combine all ingredients.
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with water to create a slurry.
Slowly stir the cornstarch slurry into the curry sauce and continue to simmer until the sauce has thickened, about 5 minutes.
Season the sauce with salt and black pepper to taste.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and garnish with chopped fresh cilantro before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
459 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 27.3 g | 35% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.3 g | 62% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 5885 mg | 256% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 48.1 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.0 g | 25% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.7 g | ||
| Protein | 8.9 g | 18% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 118 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 12.9 mg | 72% | |
| Potassium | 1102 mg | 23% | |
*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.
