Comforting curry sauce

Instructions

• Coarsely chop onions. Core, seed and finely chop jalapenos. Lightly coat a large saucepan with oil. Set over medium-low heat. Add onions and jalapenos. Stir often until onions start to soften, 8 to 10 minutes. Meanwhile, measure dried spices and salt into a small bowl. Sprinkle over softened onions. Stir often, 2 to 3 minutes. Add coconut milk, tomatoes and 1 tbsp (15 mL) honey. Using a wooden spoon, stir in any brown bits from pan bottom.

• Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium. Simmer, uncovered and stirring occasionally, until sauce thickens, 20 to 25 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low if mixture boils. Remove from heat. Stir in fresh coriander. Taste. Add remaining 1 tbsp (15 mL) honey, if you like. Sauce keeps well, covered and refrigerated, up to 3 days or freeze up to 3 months. Defrost and reheat in the microwave. Or place in a saucepan with a little water to prevent burning and stir often over medium-low heat until hot. Add cooked or raw chicken pieces, meat or seafood, vegetables, canned lentils or chickpeas. Cook, covered, over low heat. Stir often.