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Friday, February 7, 2014

Olya Kajuchi Usal In Green Gravy/ Kaju Curry

Preparation Time - 10 Min                          Cooking Time - 15 Min                     Serves - 4

Ingredients :


Cashew nuts - 1 Cup

Chopped onion - 1/4 Cup

Garlic - 2 cloves

Cilantro - 1 1/2 Cup

Coriander powder - 3 Tsp

Garam masala - 1 Tsp

Red chili powder - 1 Tsp or to taste

Turmeric powder - 1/2 Tsp

Mustard seeds - 1 Tsp

Cumin seeds - 1 Tsp

Salt - 1 Tsp or to taste

Oil - 2 Tbsp

Method:


1) Soak cashew nuts for 2 hrs in water. If you are using fresh cashew fruits then no need to soak, just peel and use.

2) Grind cumin seeds, garlic, onion, cilantro and 5 soaked cashew nuts to fine paste by adding little water.
    Tip : You can use cilantro stems.

3) Split open soaked cashew nuts and keep aside.
 
4) Heat oil in a pan and crackle mustard seeds.

5) Add ground masala paste and saute well for 5-7 mins.




6) Add red chili powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder and garam masala. Saute well till oil separates from masala.


7) Add 2 cup of water, salt and soaked cashew nuts and let it cook for 10 mins on medium flame.

8) Serve hot with chapati or rice.

Kajuchi Usal/Kaju Curry