Chez Basic Favorite Indian Curry Base

• 4 slices bacon, finely chopped
• 1/4 c. finely chopped onion
• 1/4 c. finely chopped celery
• 1/2 clove garlic, crushed
• 2 Tbsp. salad oil
• 1/4 c. flour
• 1/4 c. curry powder
• 3 Tbsp. tomato paste
• 1 1/4 c. water
• 1 Tbsp. lemon juice
• 1/2 c. applesauce
• 1 Tbsp. sugar
• 2 chicken bouillon cubes
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 1 clove garlic
• 2/3 c. dry white wine Neufchatel or Cote
• 1 c. grated imported Swiss cheese *
• 1 c. grated imported Gruyere cheese*
• 2 1/2 tsp. cornstarch
• 2 Tbsp. Kirsch
• 1/8 tsp. salt (optional)
• dash of pepper (optional)
• dash of nutmeg (optional)
• French bread cubes (about 1 1/2-inches)

1. *Or use 2 cups grated domestic Swiss cheese.

bacon, onion, celery, clove garlic, salad oil, flour, curry powder, tomato paste, water, lemon juice, applesauce, sugar, chicken bouillon cubes, salt, clove garlic, white wine, swiss cheese, gruyere cheese, cornstarch, salt, pepper, nutmeg, bread

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=332358 (may not work)