Slow Cooker Indian Curried Sausages

These Slow Cooker Indian Curried Sausages are hearty, flavorful, and wonderfully comforting. Juicy sausages simmer slowly in a rich curry gravy with onions, tomatoes, and warm Indian-inspired spices. Serve them over fluffy rice or with naan for an easy family dinner.

Ingredients

• 8–10 pork, beef, or chicken sausages
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 large onion, sliced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
• 1 red bell pepper, sliced
• 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
• 1½ cups beef or chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 2 tablespoons curry powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• ½ teaspoon turmeric
• ½ teaspoon paprika
• ½ teaspoon garam masala
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• ½ cup coconut milk or heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Directions

1. Brown the Sausages

Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

Add the sausages and brown them for 2–3 minutes per side.

They don’t need to be fully cooked.

Transfer them to the slow cooker.

2. Sauté the Aromatics

Using the same skillet, add the sliced onion and bell pepper.

Cook for 4–5 minutes, until they begin to soften.

Add the garlic and ginger and cook for another 30 seconds.

Transfer everything to the slow cooker.

3. Make the Curry Sauce

In a bowl, combine the diced tomatoes, broth, tomato paste, curry powder, cumin, coriander, turmeric, paprika, garam masala, salt, black pepper, brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce.

Mix well.

Pour the curry mixture over the sausages and vegetables.

4. Slow Cook

Cover and cook on:

• LOW for 5–6 hours, or
• HIGH for 2½–3½ hours

Cook until the sausages are fully cooked and the sauce is rich and flavorful.

5. Add the Creamy Finish

Stir in the coconut milk or heavy cream during the final 15–20 minutes of cooking.

Taste and adjust the seasoning.

6. Garnish and Serve

Sprinkle with fresh cilantro.

Serve the curried sausages over steamed basmati rice, mashed potatoes, or alongside warm naan or roti.

Spoon plenty of the curry gravy over the top.

Recipe Tips

• Browning the sausages first adds extra flavor and helps them retain a pleasant texture.
• Choose sausages that aren’t overly seasoned so the curry spices remain the star.
• Adjust the curry powder according to your preferred level of heat and spice.
• Add sliced carrots, peas, or potatoes for a heartier one-pot meal.
• Use coconut milk for a slightly sweeter, creamier curry or heavy cream for a richer sauce.
• Add fresh chili or red pepper flakes if you like extra heat.
• Check that the sausages reach a safe internal temperature appropriate for their type before serving.
• Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for 3–4 days.

Prep & Cooking Time

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 5–6 hours on LOW
Servings: 6

Meta Description

Make Slow Cooker Indian Curried Sausages with juicy sausages, onions, tomatoes, garlic, ginger, and warm curry spices simmered in a rich, creamy gravy.