Chez Basic Favorite Indian Curry Base - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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)

Preparation

*Or use 2 cups grated domestic Swiss cheese.