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Kaju Maluwa (Cashew Curry)

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.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 4 people
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian , Sri Lankan , Vegan

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 tick cinnamon
  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • ½ cup coconut cream
  • 2 tablespoons clarified butter (ghee)

Instructions

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  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.