Cashew Masala | Creamy Cashew Curry
Hy Friends, I’m back blogging and firstly want to extend my heartfelt thanks for your wonderful support & loving wishes. The comments that put a smile on my face. Not to mention all of YOUR blogs that I enjoy reading. I learn new things everyday and discover lots of new foods/recipes. If you are wondering as to what I have been doing all these days..I was a little busy with my kids EXAMS. Now, I am back, refreshed and excited to share more awesome recipes..:) Today, I m sharing my very favorite Cashew Masala Recipe with you. This is a thick gravy with lots of flavorful masala. Cashew nuts are simply divine & healthy that makes a luxury side dish for chapatti / roti. This filling & delicious curry can easily be made. In this recipe, the cashewnuts are simmered in a spicy gravy with whole garam masala, which imparts a very nice aroma. Cashew Masala Try this healthy recipe and enjoy the rich tasty curry with a royal touch, a hit in any party..!!!Hy Friends, I’m back blogging and firstly want to extend my heartfelt thanks for your wonderful support & loving wishes. The comments that put a smile on my face. Not to mention all of YOUR blogs that I enjoy reading. I learn new things everyday and discover lots of new foods/recipes. If you are wondering as to what I have been doing all these days..I was a little busy with my kids EXAMS. Now, I am back, refreshed and excited to share more awesome recipes..:) Today, I m sharing my very favorite Cashew Masala Recipe with you. This is a thick gravy with lots of flavorful masala. Cashew nuts are simply divine & healthy that makes a luxury side dish for chapatti / roti. This filling & delicious curry can easily be made. In this recipe, the cashewnuts are simmered in a spicy gravy with whole garam masala, which imparts a very nice aroma. Try this healthy recipe and enjoy the rich tasty curry with a royal touch, a hit in any party..!!!
Ingredients
Cashew - 100 g
Ghee - 3 tsp
Saffron - few strands
Onion - 2
Ginger - small piece
Garlic - 4 pods
Red chilly - 2
Cinnamon - 1
Cardamom - 1
Cloves - 2
Cumin seeds - ½ tsp
Tomato - 2
Red chilly pwd - 1 tsp
Turmeric pwd - ¼ tsp
Coriander pwd - 1 tsp
Garam masala pwd - ½ tsp
Fresh cilantro leaves
Salt to taste
1 of 6
Instructions
1.
Soak ¾ of cashew in warm water for 20 minutes.
2.
Heat a tsp of ghee in a heavy skillet.
3.
Roast the remaining cashews to light golden brown in low flame.
4.
Drain, keep aside in a colander.
5.
Place the saffron in a small bowl, pour in boiling water and let soak for at least 10 mins.
6.
In the same pan, saute onion, ginger, garlic and red chillies until soft.
7.
Allow to cool and grind to fine paste.
8.
Keep it aside.
9.
Add soaked cashew nuts and grind further to fine paste to make masala.
10.
Now heat 2 tsp of ghee in a frypan.
11.
Add cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, cumin and saute for a minute.
12.
Add chopped tomatoes and saute till it is soft and cooked.
13.
Stir in the red chilly pwd, turmeric pwd, coriander pwd and salt.
14.
Now add the yoghurt.
15.
Stirring occasionally, cook over moderate heat until the masala combines.
16.
Add ghee roasted cashews, prepared masala paste and half cup of water.
17.
Squeeze the saffron between your fingers, then stir it and its soaking liquid into the skillet.
18.
Reduce the heat to low, cover tightly and cook for 10 mins, stirring in between.
19.
Remove the lid, sprinkle garam masala pwd.
20.
Mix well and garnish with finely chopped coriander leaves.
21.
Serve hot with chapatti, roti or naan.