CASHEW POTATO CURRY

This is a simple Aloo-Kaju masala that will go with Puri or Pulav.  It can be a great addition to your party buffet.  Its vegan and looks spectacular and tasty.  I am sure you will enjoy making it.

Method :

1. Soak cashew nuts in hot water, preferably for 15-20 minutes.
2. Peel and dice the potatoes.
3. Boil cashew nuts, potatoes with diluted coconut milk till potatoes are half done.
4. In a bowl make a paste of red chillies, coriander, turmeric and ground cumin.
5. Blend onions,slit green chillies, ginger and garlic.
6. Heat the oil. Add mustard seeds and curry leaves. Immediately add the onion paste.
7. Add ground spices paste and Cook on LOW HEAT till the sauce is uniform and oil separates.  (approximately 5-8 minutes)
8. Add cooked potatoes and cashew, add salt. saute for 2-3 minutes to brown the ingredients.  The process will leave a darkish color to the dish.
9. Add fresh peas then add coconut milk and simmer for 5 minutes, till you achieve a creamy gravy. check for seasoning, check potatoes are completely done.
10. Garnish with chopped fresh corriander and remove.

Serve with Vegetable Pulav rice

N.B. Instead of potatoes, mushrooms may be used.

Instead of coconut milk, regular milk can be used to