Simple Curry Sauce

This recipe can be used to make just about anything into a curried dish. It is not a really strong spicy sauce. It can be made thinner by using additional milk (1/4 to 1/2 cup) if you wish to cook meat or vegetables in the sauce. A little water can also be added during this cooking. The recipe can also be made in half-quantities for smaller dishes.

INGREDIENTS

2    tablespoons butter or butter substitute
2    tablespoons flour
2    cups low fat (2%) milk
3    teaspoons mild curry powder
1    teaspoon ground cumin
1    teaspoon ground coriander

METHOD

In a medium sauce pan over medium-low heat, melt the butter. Add the flour and stir together forming a paste. Slowly add the milk, stirring all the while, until the paste is absorbed and mixed with the milk. If you want a thinner sauce, such as for Divan or to cook meat and vegetables, add the extra milk here.

Cook for 5 to 6 minutes, stirring constantly, until the sauce begins to thicken. Stir in the spices and continue to cook while stirring until the sauce gets very thick. Remove from the heat and continue with the other recipe.