Kaju Masala Curry

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Method

1. 1

   Heat 1 tbsp oil in a pan on low flame. Add cinnamon, cardamoms, cloves, mace, green chilli, ginger pieces, and cashew nuts. Fry on low flame till cooked but do not let them turn golden brown.

2. 2

   Add 4 cut tomatoes and mix. Cook on low flame for 6-7 minutes till tomatoes become soft.

3. 3

   Turn off the stove. Let the mixture cool completely. Transfer to a mixer jar and grind to a smooth paste. Add ½ cup water and grind again. Keep aside.

4. 4

   Heat 1 tbsp ghee in a pan. Fry ¾ cup cashew nuts on low flame till crispy and golden (2-3 minutes). Remove to a plate.

   

5. 5

   In the same pan, heat 1 tbsp ghee. Add ¼ tsp asafoetida and ½ tsp turmeric powder. Fry for a few seconds.

6. 6

   Add the prepared tomato paste. Add ¼ cup water from the same mixer jar. Mix well.

7. 7

   Add 1 tbsp coriander powder and 1 tsp red chili powder. Mix.

   

8. 8

   Cook on low flame for 5 minutes till ghee releases.

9. 9

   Add 2 tbsp kasuri methi, 1 tsp garam masala, and the fried cashew nuts. Mix well.

10. 10

    Add ½ cup water, salt to taste. Mix and cook for 2 minutes.

    

11. 11

    Add 1-2 tbsp cream and mix. Adjust consistency by adding water if needed. Cook for 1 minute.

12. 12

    Garnish with green coriander and turn off the stove. Serve with tandoori roti or any bread.

13. 13

    Place Tulsi leaves and offer to Thakurji. Chant Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare Hare Ram Hare Ram Ram Ram Hare Hare