Easy Sausage Curry ( Curried Sausages )

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Simple easy sausage curry recipe made with flavourful sausages, vegetables, and aromatic curry sauce. These hearty one-pot curried sausages can be customized the spices, sausages, and vegetables to your own taste. Serve with creamy mashed potatoes, bread, or plain rice.

A white plate containing sausages, carrots, green peas, and curry sauce, topped over mashed potato.

This dish is very similar to other Indian-inspired curry dishes like Chinese Chicken Curry, Japanese Chicken Curry, and Prawn Katsu Curry.

If you are a curry lover and looking for a new fusion curry. Look no further! Highly recommend trying out this quick and easy sausage curry recipe. One of the best satisfying comfort dinner recipes that all family members can enjoy.

Why you would love this recipe

This dish is easy to customize and you can experiment by adding different types of spices and curry powder. Add extra vegetables such as courgette, potatoes, bell peppers, tomatoes, etc. It's great for cooking ahead of time and can be easily frozen or reheated. One of the best meal prep options that is perfect for busy weeknight dinners.

Origin of this dish?

Sausage curry is a delicious comfort dish and is also known as ' Curried Sausages ' and popular fusion curry in Australia, New Zealand, and many countries. A perfect combination of savoury sausages and delicious rich aromatic curry sauce. If you are a fan of comfort dishes, feel free to check out our reader favourites like battered sausage and homemade chips with cheesy sauce.

Typically served with rice, mashed potatoes, salad, or naan. The origins of curried sausages are uncertain but it is a sausage with creamy gravy dish inspired by Indian curry. It's a crowd-pleasing dish and easy to prepare.

Ingredients

Sausages: You can use beef sausages or add chicken, lamb, turkey, or pork sausages. As sausage is the key ingredient to make this dish, make sure to choose good-quality sausages.
Onions: Onions thicken the sauce and bring sweetness to the gravy.
Curry powder: contain mixed spices of cumin, turmeric, chilli, ginger, black pepper, and coriander. I used hot Madras curry powder in this recipe. Add your choice of mixed ground spices garam masala, curry powder, or masala powder.
Flour: Add 1-2 tbsp of plain all-purpose flour to thicken the curry sauce. You can also use corn flour instead of plain flour.
Paprika: brings red vibrant colour to the dish you can swap it with Kashmiri chilli powder or a choice of hot or mild chilli powder.
Tomato puree: has a sweet and tangy flavour and it goes really well with this curry sauce. You can also add freshly chopped tomatoes for a bit of tanginess.
Stock cubes: I add chicken stock cube for a savoury rich umami flavour.

How to make it

Heat the pan over medium-high heat, drizzle 1 tbsp of cooking oil. Add the sausages and brown them on both sides.
Then remove the sausages from the pan and set them aside. ( Then cut them into small bite-size pieces before adding them back to the curry sauce. )
In the remaining oil, saute the onions with medium heat. Once the onions are soft and translucent, add grated garlic and ginger. Saute for a few seconds until fragrant.
Then add curry powder, tomato paste, chilli powder, crushed chillies, and plain flour. Stir everything well and toast the spices and flour for a few seconds. ( Make sure not to burn the spices. )

4 image collage showing how to brown sausages and how to saute onion and spices.

Pour the water in and bring it to a boil. Add the stock cube, salt, pepper, and sugar. Stir it well until the sauce is smooth and thick.
Add carrots and follow with the sausages. Bring it to a simmer for 2-3 minutes.
Add green peas and continue to cook for another 1-2 minutes or until the sauce is thick.
Serve while warm with creamy mashed potato or rice.

4 image collage showing how to cook curry sauce with sausages, carrots, and peas.

Tips & Variations

Coconut milk: Add coconut milk if you love a creamy curry texture and bring a more rich subtle flavour. Instead of coconut milk, you can use double cream ( heavy cream ) or evaporated milk to your preference.
Stock cube substitute: Instead of chicken stock, you can also add beef or vegetable stock cubes or stock broth. If you are adding stock cubes you might want to make a taste test first before you add salt or sugar because some of the stock cubes and broth are high in sodium content.
Fresh herbs: Garlic and ginger add depth and flavour to the curry sauce. Use freshly grated ginger and garlic instead of frozen or bottled ones for the best result.
Adjust the heat: If you cannot eat spicy curry, you can omit crushed chillies and paprika powder. Use mild or medium curry powder instead of hot ones.

A white pot containing, beef sausages, carrots, and green peas in thick curry sauce.

Commonly Asked Questions

Can you freeze sausage curry?

Yes, it can be frozen for later use. Let it cool down completely then transfer it to a freezer-safe bag or container. It usually lasts in the fridge for a couple of months.

Can you reheat it?

You can either reheat it in the microwave or over the stovetop. Transfer the sausage curry to a microwave-safe container, cover and heat on high for 1-2 minutes until hot. Stir occasionally and add some water if needed. Alternatively, you can reheat it over the stovetop until piping hot.

What to serve with curried sausages?

Serve over creamy mashed potatoes or plain rice for a hearty comforting meal. You can also serve it with cauliflower rice, toasted bread, roasted potatoes, grilled asparagus, blanched broccoli, or a choice of roasted vegetables or salad.

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