Go cashew nuts with butter!
Indulge yourself by making this velvety smooth, creamy cashew nut curry.
Course
Side Dish
Cuisine
Indian
Servings
Prep Time
4
people
20
minutes
Cook Time
30
minutes
Servings
Prep Time
4
people
20
minutes
Cook Time
30
minutes
Ingredients
For sauteing the cashew nuts
1
cup
Cashew nuts
1
tbsp
butter
For the gravy
4
tomatoes
chopped
1
Bay Leaf
1/2
cup
Water
20
Cashew nuts
1
tsp
ginger garlic paste
2
Green chilies
slit
1/2
tsp
red chili powder
1/2
tsp
Garam masala powder
3
tbsp
Cream
3/4
cup
Water
2
tbsp
butter
1/2
tsp
sugar
1/2
tsp
methi powder
1/2
tsp
Salt
leaves
A few chopped corianderfor garnish
Instructions
To saute the cashew nuts
Heat the butter over a low flame in a pan.
Once the butter begins to boil, add the cashew nuts.
Saute until the nuts become golden.
Remove and set aside.
For the gravy
Saute the bay leaf over a low flame for a few seconds.
Add the chopped tomatoes and ½ cup water.
Stir, and allow the mixture to simmer until the tomatoes become soft.
Once the tomatoes soften, remove the mixture and allow it to cool.
Grind the cashew nuts to a fine powder in a blender.
Set powder aside.
Remove the bay leaf from the tomato gravy and blend the tomatoes into a smooth puree.
Heat the 2 tbsp butter over a low flame, and add the ginger garlic paste.
Saute the paste for a couple of seconds.
Add the cashew powder and stir constantly until the powder becomes golden.
Add the tomato puree and stir well.
After 3-4 minutes add the red chilli powder, the ¾ cup of water and the green chillies.
Allow the mixture to simmer on a medium heat for two minutes.
Add the salt and sautéed cashew nuts.
Allow the mixture to simmer for another two minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add the garam masala powder, the cream and methi powder.
Stir well for a minute.
Remove curry from stove, pour into a serving bowl.
Garnish with coriander leaves.
Recipe Notes
Serve with jeera rice or naan!