Sugar-Free Creamy Curry Sauce
Elevate your meals with this velvety Sugar-Free Creamy Curry Sauce, a flavorful blend of aromatic spices and wholesome ingredients. Made with rich, full-fat coconut milk and softened cashew nuts, this sauce delivers a naturally creamy texture without any added sugar. Fragrant garlic, ginger, and a medley of curry powder, cumin, coriander, and turmeric infuse the sauce with exotic warmth, while a splash of lime juice adds a zingy finish. Perfectly balanced and easy to prepare, this dairy-free and gluten-free recipe is ideal for pairing with roasted vegetables, tofu, chicken, or rice. Ready in just 30 minutes, this healthy curry sauce is both a time-saver and a crowd-pleaser, making it a staple for weeknight dinners and meal prep.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 400 ml coconut milk (full-fat)
- 100 grams cashew nuts
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
- 2 tablespoons curry powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 200 ml water
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
Soak the cashew nuts in hot water for about 10 minutes to soften. Drain and set aside.
In a medium saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
Add the minced garlic and grated ginger to the saucepan and cook for an additional 2 minutes until fragrant.
Stir in the curry powder, cumin seeds, ground coriander, turmeric, and cayenne pepper (if using). Cook for 1 minute to toast the spices.
Pour in the coconut milk and water, stirring well to combine with the spices.
Add the soaked and drained cashew nuts to the saucepan and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Let it cook for 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
Transfer the sauce mixture to a blender or use an immersion blender to puree until smooth and creamy.
Return the blended sauce to the saucepan, add the lime juice, salt, and black pepper, and stir well. Adjust seasonings to taste if necessary.
Simmer the sauce for an additional 2 minutes. Serve the Sugar-Free Creamy Curry Sauce warm over your choice of vegetables, tofu, chicken, or rice.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1736 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 158.5 g | 203% | |
| Saturated Fat | 97.5 g | 488% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 7163 mg | 311% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 77.1 g | 28% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.5 g | 59% | |
| Total Sugars | 24.1 g | ||
| Protein | 27.2 g | 54% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 222 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 32.0 mg | 178% | |
| Potassium | 2052 mg | 44% | |
*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.
