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Cashew & Peas Curry Recipe
- Meththa Ekanayake
- AYU, Mӧvenpick Hotel, Colombo
How to make Cashew & Peas Curry
About Cashew & Peas Curry Recipe: Also known as Kaju Maluwa, this curry recipe is a traditional Sri Lankan dish. Cashews are an integral part of Sri Lankan cuisine that is extensively used along with other nuts, here is a delicious cashew and green peas curry cooked with a host of spices for a luscious curry that you can serve with rice or roti.
- Total Cook Time 55 mins
- Prep Time 15 mins
- Cook Time 40 mins
- Recipe Servings2
- Medium
Ingredients of Cashew & Peas Curry
- 250 gms dry cadjunuts
- 1 tsp fenugreek
- 3-4 tsp chilli powder
- 50 gms onion, chopped
- 200 ml coconut milk extracts
- 1 Cardamom
- 1 Cinnamon
- 2 tsp coriander powder
- 1 tsp cumin powder
- 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
- 1 sprig curry leaves
- 1 Clove
- 1 1/4 tsp salt
How to Make Cashew & Peas Curry
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Cover cashew nuts with boiling water, add a teaspoon of bicarbonate soda. Soak overnight.
2.
Wash in several changes of water. Boil until tender but do not make cadju soft. Wash in cold water after boiling.
3.
Heat oil in a pan and add curry leaves, onion and fry till onions are light brown.
4.
Add the cashew nuts mixed well with the powdered ingredients and salt. Cook for 5-10 minutes.
5.
Add coconut milk. Bring to boil and simmer till done.