Kaju Maluwa (Cashew Curry)
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5.0
3 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
4 people
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Asian, Sri Lankan, Vegan
Kaju Maluwa (Cashew Curry)
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Kaju maluwa (cashew curry) is a traditional Sri Lankan recipe that is prepared with soaked cashew nuts cooked in coconut milk with various aromatic spices and herbs.
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Ingredients
- 8 oz. cashew nuts
- 1 onion , finely chopped
- 5 cloves garlic
- 10 curry leaves
- 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)
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Instructions
- Soak the cashew nuts in a bowl of water for at least 1 hour. Drain and set aside.
- In a pot, heat the ghee over high heat. Then, add the onion, garlic, curry leaves, hot peppers, and stir.
- 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.
- Add the drained cashew nuts and stir.
- Add the coconut milk, bring to a boil and simmer until the sauce has thickened and reduced, about 15 minutes.
- Add the coconut cream, bring to a boil and continue simmering for about 5 minutes. Season to taste.
- Serve hot with warm white rice.
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