Vegan Creamy Curry Sauce
Elevate your plant-based cooking with this flavorful Vegan Creamy Curry Sauce—a perfect balance of creamy coconut milk, aromatic spices, and a hint of citrusy brightness! This versatile sauce combines sautéed onions, garlic, and ginger with a blend of curry powder, cumin, coriander, and cayenne to create a bold yet comforting base. Sweetened with maple syrup and enriched with tomato paste and vegetable broth, the sauce achieves its velvety texture in just 20 minutes. Finished with a splash of lime juice and a sprinkle of fresh cilantro, it’s ideal for transforming rice, roasted veggies, tofu, or legumes into a vibrant and satisfying meal. Whether you're searching for a dairy-free curry sauce or a vegan-friendly recipe, this dish is a must-try for quick weeknight dinners or meal prep!
Log this recipe in SnapCalorie
Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
- 2 tablespoons curry powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 14-ounce can coconut milk, full-fat
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
Heat the coconut oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
Add the finely chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
Stir in the minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for another 2 minutes until fragrant.
Add the curry powder, ground cumin, ground coriander, and cayenne pepper to the onion mixture, stirring for 1 minute to toast the spices.
Pour in the coconut milk, tomato paste, and vegetable broth. Stir well to combine.
Add the maple syrup, salt, and black pepper. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it slightly thickens.
Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the lime juice.
Adjust seasoning if necessary and serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1421 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 126.4 g | 162% | |
| Saturated Fat | 107.0 g | 535% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 5912 mg | 257% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 78.8 g | 29% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.9 g | 57% | |
| Total Sugars | 38.3 g | ||
| Protein | 16.6 g | 33% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 200 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 26.8 mg | 149% | |
| Potassium | 2143 mg | 46% | |
*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.
