Creamy Cashew Curry
This homestyle mixed curry is built on a foundation of shallots fried dark in coconut oil and spices toasted until they release their full aroma. It tastes even better the next morning, spooned over cold leftover rice.
Ingredientsfor 5 servings
- 100 g Cashew nuts
- 2 nos Onions — cut into small pieces
- Ginger garlic paste - 2 tsp
- 3 nos Green chillies
- 1 tsp Red chilly powder
- 1/2 tsp Coriander powder
- 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder
- 1 tsp Garam masala powder
- Fenugreek powder A pinch (Uluva)
- 4 tsp Fresh milk cream
- 2 tsp Oil
- 1/2 cup Water
- 1/2 cup Tomato puree
- Coriander leaves — for garnishing
- Salt, to taste
Preparation
Step 1
Soak the cashew nuts in water for about 15 minutes.
Step 2
Boil it for 5 - 8 minutes.
Step 3
Drain off the water and set aside.
Step 4
Microwave the chopped onions for about 4 minutes and grind half of it into a paste and set aside.
Step 5
Warm the oil in a pan or a kadai.
Step 6
Fry the green chillies and remaining onions, until the onions turn brown.
Step 7
Add ginger-garlic paste and the ground onion and cook for about 4 minutes.
Step 8
Add tomato puree followed by all the powders and stir for about 3 minutes.
Step 9
Add cashew nuts and water.
Step 10
Let it go for about 5 minutes.
Step 11
Season with salt.
Step 12
Add cream to make a thick gravy.
Step 13
Add the coriander leaves and Stir everything together thoroughly.
Step 14
Goes well with chappathis.
Tip
Coconut oil and curry leaves at the very end, off the heat, give the curry its characteristic Kerala aroma. Never skip this final step.
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