Curry is a spicy dish that originated in India. Curry can be prepared with meat, poultry, seafood and vegetables. It is also common to use different types of nuts in curry dishes. This recipe uses cashews as the main ingredient and serves four people.
Cook the curry.
- Heat the oil in a large pan and add the onions, garlic and curry powder. Cook over a medium-low heat until softened (about 10 minutes).
- Add paprika, then stir well until combined with other ingredients in the pan before adding chicken stock and cooking for about 10 minutes or until chicken is cooked through (check by slicing into one of them with a knife).
- Stir in cream, bring back to simmering point then add spinach leaves which will wilt as they cook down over next few minutes (you may want to remove some of them if there are too many leftovers).
Add the cashews.
Add the cashews.
Once you have added all of your ingredients, stir well and cook on low heat for 20 minutes or until desired consistency is reached.
Serve warm with a side of your favorite vegetables or enjoy as is!
Garnish with coriander and serve.
- Garnish with coriander and serve.
- Serve with rice, naan or roti breads, chapati or pita breads.
If you’ve never tried Indian food, this is a great place to start. This is one of the easiest Indian dishes to make at home and it tastes delicious.
It’s also a great way to use up any leftover chicken you might have lying around. You can add vegetables like peas, carrots or potatoes if you want to make this dish more substantial or add some extra flavour.
The takeaway from this recipe is that cashews are a rich source of protein and fibre, high in healthy fats, vitamin E and magnesium. They also contain copper and zinc which are essential to your body’s health.
Cashew curry is a versatile dish that can be served hot or cold depending on your preference. Toasting the cashews brings out their flavour so don’t skip this step! If you’re feeling adventurous try making your own curry powder using spices such as coriander seeds or fenugreek seeds (or if you’re lazy like me just use pre-made curry powder).
Don’t overdo it with the spices though; remember that curries tend to be quite spicy so go easy on yourself when adding chillies or hot peppers – ask yourself: “how much heat do I want?”
We hope this article has given you some insight into how to make curry with cashews. If you have any questions, comments or suggestions for future articles about cooking with cashews, please leave them in the comments section below!
Here’s a list of frequently asked questions on cashew curry and their answers:
Q1. What is cashew curry?
A: Cashew curry is a popular vegetarian/vegan dish made with a flavorful cashew cream sauce and a variety of vegetables and spices. It is often served over rice or with flatbread.
Q2. What are the ingredients in cashew curry?
A: The ingredients in cashew curry can vary, but typically include cashews, water, coconut milk, vegetables such as onions, tomatoes, and bell peppers, garlic, ginger, turmeric, cumin, coriander, and chili powder.
Q3. Is cashew curry vegan/vegetarian?
A: Yes, cashew curry is a vegan/vegetarian dish as it does not contain any meat or animal products.
Q4. How do you make cashew cream for cashew curry?
A: To make cashew cream, you soak raw cashews in water overnight or for at least 2 hours, drain the water, and blend the cashews with fresh water until smooth. This creamy mixture is then added to the curry recipe.
Q5. Can you freeze cashew curry?
A: Yes, you can freeze cashew curry for up to 3 months. Make sure to store it in an airtight container and thaw it in the fridge before reheating.
Q6. What is the nutritional value of cashew curry?
A: Cashew curry is a good source of protein, fiber, vitamins, and minerals. However, the nutritional value can vary depending on the specific ingredients used in the recipe.
Q7. Can you make cashew curry without cashews?
A: Yes, you can substitute cashews with other nuts such as almonds, macadamia nuts, or sunflower seeds to make the cashew cream and cashew curry.
Q8. What are some variations of cashew curry?
A: There are many variations of cashew curry, including spinach and cashew curry, mushroom and cashew curry, and chickpea and cashew curry.
Q9. What is the origin of cashew curry?
A: Cashew curry is a popular dish in Indian cuisine and is believed to have originated in the southern Indian state of Kerala.
Q10. Is cashew curry spicy?
A: Cashew curry can be made to be mild or spicy depending on the amount of chili powder or fresh chili peppers used in the recipe. It is best to adjust the spice level according to your taste preferences.