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Curry base recipes

From Keralan to Thai, making your own curry base, whether it's a paste or sauce, is always worth it if you have the time. Freeze those sauces and pastes for a quick alternative to processed convenience foods.
Keralan curry paste and garam masala
by Romy Gill

Romy Gill’s coconutty Keralan curry paste is delicious with creamy aubergine. You can use her garam masala in meat dishes.

See Recipe Tips for serving suggestions.

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Punjabi curry sauce base

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Tarka base

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Masala sauce

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Thai massaman chicken curry

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Coconut curry sauce

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Vegan tofu katsu curry

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Chicken katsu curry

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Quick beef massaman curry with coconut rice

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Healthy Thai green chicken curry

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