Kaju Maluwa

Kaju Maluwa

Ingredients

• 8 oz. cashew nuts
• 1 onion , finely chopped
• 5 cloves garlic
• 10 leaves curry
• 2 green hot peppers , chopped
• ½ teaspoon cumin seeds , roasted , ground
• ½ teaspoon fennel seeds , roasted , ground
• ½ teaspoon turmeric
• 1 teaspoon chilli powder
• ½ teaspoon curry powder
• 4 pods cardamom
• 1 stick cinnamon
• 1 cup coconut milk
• ½ cup coconut cream
• 2 tablespoons clarified butter (ghee)

 

Instructions

1. Soak the cashew nuts in a bowl of water for at least 1 hour. Drain and set aside.
2. In a pot, heat the ghee over high heat. Then, add the onion, garlic, curry leaves, hot peppers, and stir.
3. After 5 minutes, add the cumin, fennel, turmeric, chilli powder, curry powder, cardamom and the cinnamon stick. Lower to medium heat and stir until spices are lightly roasted, about 2 minutes.
4. Add the drained cashew nuts and stir.
5. Add the coconut milk, bring to a boil and simmer until the sauce has thickened and reduced, about 15 minutes.
6. Add the coconut cream, bring to a boil and continue simmering for about 5 minutes. Season to taste.
7. Serve hot with warm white rice.