Sunday, 22 December 2013

Kaju Curry

Kaju Curry
(Cashew Nut curry)


Kaju Curry


Kaju curry is a popular Indian dish, which is a must dish in every Indian restaurant's menu. It is prepared during special & festive occasions.



Kaju Curry



Curries are all about flavors & aroma. Kaju curry is a rich, flavourful curry made of cashew nuts, Indian spices & the rich, silky, creamy & smooth gravy made this dish really delicious, tasty.
Kaju curry can be prepared with a lot of variations.You can add paneer, capsicum, green peas, 
potatoes etc.



Ingredients:


1/2 cup cashew nuts (kaju)
1 large onion chopped
1 cup tomato puree
2 tbsp cashew nut paste
1 tsp ginger-garlic paste
1/2 cup plain yogurt 
1 tsp garam masala
1 tsp red chili powder
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
1 tsp cumin seeds
1 tsp coriander powder
1 tbsp coriander leaves chopped
1 1/2 tbsp oil
Salt to taste


Method:


1. Heat oil in a pan. Add cumin seeds, let them splutter. Add onion & saute till it becomes 
    light pink.

2. Add ginger-garlic paste & stir.

3. Now add cashew nut paste, tomato puree, stir well.

4. Add red chili powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder, garam masala, stir constantly
    on low heat until oil falls apart.

5. When it reached at a curry like consistency, add cashew nuts, salt & cook it for 2-3 mins.

6. Add yogurt, mix well & turn off the heat.

7. Garnish with coriander leaves & serve hot.