Make Ahead Frozen Curry Sauce Cubes

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Servings: 32 Difficulty: Intermediate
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Convenient frozen cubes for quick, creamy Indian-inspired curry sauces
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Make Ahead Frozen Curry Sauce Cubes

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 32 Calories: 215.1

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These make-ahead curry sauce cubes are a brilliant time-saver for busy weeknights. By preparing the base mixture of butter, flour, milk powder, and aromatic spices in advance and freezing it into convenient portions, you can whip up a rich, creamy curry sauce in minutes. The blend of curry powder and onion powder provides a warm, savory depth, while the parmesan adds a subtle nuttiness. Perfect for tossing with vegetables, rice, or pasta, these cubes ensure you always have a flavorful sauce ready to go. They store well in the freezer, making meal planning effortless and delicious.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
  2. Add salt, curry powder, and onion powder; stir until dissolved and fragrant.
  3. Add flour and stir constantly until the mixture is moistened and forms a paste.
  4. Gradually stir in the instant nonfat dry milk and warm water until smooth.
  5. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until fully incorporated.
  6. Pour the mixture into an 8 1/2x4 1/2x2 3/4" loaf pan.
  7. Freeze until the consistency of hard ice cream.
  8. Cut the frozen block into 32 equal cubes.
  9. Transfer cubes to a chilled tray and freeze until solid.
  10. Package cubes in airtight freezer bags, label with date, and return to freezer.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 32

Amount Per Serving
Calories 215.1kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 24.3g38%
Saturated Fat 15.3g77%
Cholesterol 64.5mg22%
Sodium 192.9mg9%
Total Carbohydrate 0.0g0%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
Sugars 0.0g
Protein 0.3g1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

Storage: Recommended storage time is 1 month for best flavor.

To Use: Cook 1 pint of frozen peas (or other vegetables) in 2/3 cup lightly salted water until tender. Add 8 Curry Sauce Cubes. Stir and continue cooking until the sauce is smooth and thick. Do not overcook delicate peas.

Variation: For less sauce, use 1/3 cup water and 4 cubes.

Source: Adapted from Farm Journal's Freezing and Canning Cookbook, 1978.

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