Cashew Curry (Sri Lankan Style)
A creamy and delicious cashew curry cooked in coconut milk and aromatic spices, a popular Sri Lankan vegetarian dish.
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups Raw cashews
- 2 tbsp Coconut oil
- 1 medium Onion
- 3 cloves Garlic
- 2.54 cm Ginger
- 1 small Green chilies
- 1.5 tbsp Curry powder
- 0.5 tsp Turmeric powder
- 1 can (13.5 oz) Coconut milk
- 0.5 cup Water
- 1 tsp Salt
- 0.5 tsp Black pepper
- 1 tbsp Lime juice
Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.
Instructions
- 1Soak the cashews in hot water for at least 30 minutes.
- 2Heat coconut oil in a pot over medium heat.
- 3Add the onion, garlic, ginger, and green chilies. Sauté until fragrant and the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.
- 4Add the curry powder and turmeric powder. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
- 5Drain the cashews and add them to the pot. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 6Pour in the coconut milk and water. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 15 minutes, or until the cashews are tender and the sauce has thickened.
- 7Stir in the lime juice, salt, and pepper before serving.
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