Kerala Spicy and Flavorful Raw Cashew Nut Curry

Ingredients

• Cashewnut – 25 to 30 nos
• Coconut pieces – 1 cup
• Shallots – 15 to 16 nos
• Garlic – 7 to 8 nos
• Green chilli – 3 to 4 sprigs
• Curry leaves – 3 to 4 sprigs
• Turmeric powder – 1/2 tbsp
• Red chilli powder – 1 tbsp
• Coriander powder – 1 tbsp
• Fennel seed – 1 tsp
• Cardamom – 1 nos
• Cloves – 2 or 3nos
• Mustard seed – 1 tsp
• Salt – 1 or 2 tsp
• oil – 8 to 9 tbsp

Method

• To begin, cut the outer layer and separate the cashewnut, then set it aside.
• Then wash the cashews in cold water, soak and set aside.
• The coconut pieces should then be cut into small slices and set aside.
• Then peel the outer layer of the cashew nut and set it aside.
• Heat oil in a pan.
• Then add grated coconut, garlic,shallots and curry leaves.
• Saute them well until they become a light golden brown.
• Add some turmeric powder,red chilli powder and coriander powder
• Saute them well until the raw smell completely disappears.
• Take the pan off the heat and set it aside.
• Then we have to grind the roasted coconut mix into a fine paste .
• Again, add the fennel seed, cinnamon and cloves.
• Grind them well into a fine paste and set aside.
• In a pan, heat the oil and add the mustard seeds, allowing them to sputter.
• Add chopped coconut slices.
• Saute and fry them well till they become a light golden brown.
• Then add green chilies and curry leaves and saute them well.
• Now add the chopped shallots and saute them well.
• Then add the grounded coconut mix and combine them well.
• Add a sufficient amount of water and mix them well.
• Add some salt and mix them well.
• Then add the raw cashewnuts and combine them well.
• Cover and cook them well.
• Remove the lid and saute them well.
• Serve the tasty raw cashewnut curry with meals.
• Cook for 6 to 7 minutes.
• Take the pan off the heat and set it aside.
• Serve the tasty raw cashewnut curry with meals.