Cashew Pesto Recipe

The popular Italian condiment gets an Indian makeover with curry leaves and cashews blending together to create a relishing treat. Toss your pastas with it for a desi twist.

Ingredients of Cashew Pesto

• 50 gm curry leaves
• 2 garlic cloves
• 1 Tbsp cashew nut
• 150 ml olive oil
• 2 Tbsp Parmigiano Reggiano
• 2 Tbsp Pecorino cheese
• 1 tsp sea salt

How to Make Cashew Pesto

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1. Start by pounding the garlic and salt in the mortar with a wooden pestle, until you get a smooth paste.

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2. Add the curry leaves, a handful at a time, and keep grinding using a circular motion until each batch of the leaves is incorporated. Make sure you are not too rough with the curry leaves; it's important to preserve the essential oils.

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3. Add the cashew nut and grind some more.

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4. Add the cheeses and mix well.

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5. Add the oil, little by little, until the pesto has the right consistency. Try this with spaghetti, linguine or fusilli.

Tags:

• Cashews
• Dips
• Nuts
• Pesto