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Coconut Curry Simmer Sauce

Servings: 1 cup
Author: Shawn

Ingredients

  • 2 Tbs canola oil
  • 2 tsp brown mustard seeds
  • 2 tsp yellow mustard seeds
  • 2 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1/2 tsp ground turmeric
  • Pinch red chili flake
  • 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper or to taste
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1-2 Tbs curry powder
  • 1/4 cup diced onion
  • 4 Tbs unsweetened flaked coconut
  • 3/4 cup heavy cream
  • Freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, combine mustard seeds, cumin seeds, turmeric, chili flake, cayenne pepper, salt, and curry powder.
  • Heat oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. When hot, add the small bowl of spices, and cook, stirring until the mustard seeds begin to pop, about 1 minute. Add onion, reduce heat, and cook, stirring very often, until union is tender, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir in coconut and heavy cream, reduce heat to a simmer, and cook, stirring often, about 3-5 minutes.
  • Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and freshly ground black pepper.