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Turmeric and Cashew nut gravy

Turmeric and Cashew nut gravy

Published on July 12, 2020 | In | By
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This is one of those easy recipes which came together during the initial days of the lock down. With so many tasks at hand, every day food had to be made as simple as possible without compromising on taste. The many recipes which have quickly become much liked at home have expanded my knowledge even further on making the kind of food which involves less time in the kitchen….the fact that I do tend to get carried away and do a few more is another thing entirely !!

The reason I wanted to share this recipe is because my understanding of Indian ingredients has changed so much over the years after following Rujuta Diwekar. That has not just helped in creating tasty fare but has also helped in achieving fitness goals not just for me but also for my family.

Like many of my generation I too grew up believing that cashew nuts were so unhealthy, eating 2 meant compensating it with a brisk 2.5 km walk around my neighbourhood etc etc  Rujuta then helped me make the connect between the Indian diet and the food which grows closer to home…the cashew nut /peanuts /coconut suddenly took on a whole other view from a dietary perspective…if today I feel better and am able to enhance fitness and lifestyle goals it is only thanks to this mindset.

So,I urge you to try this recipe without the fear or guilt that you are treating your body to something unhealthy. If you are Indian, make the cashew nut a part of your diet. Your DNA and metabolism will thank you. Eat it as a part of  your meal or as a snack before a workout…not in a bowl watching your favourite Netflix series… just saying !

It’s a creamy gravy which takes minutes to whip up and is so delicious !

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Ingredients

  • Cashew nuts-1/2 C
  • Turmeric powder- 1 Tbsp
  • ginger-1/2 inch bit
  • Garlic-2 cloves
  • Red chilli powder-1 tsp or to taste
  • Black pepper powder- 1 tsp
  • Salt to taste
  • Cold pressed peanut /coconut oil- 2 Tbsp-2
  • Paneer-150 gms-cubed
  • Assorted bell peppers-3- cut in squares
  • Tomatoes-2 coarsley chopped
  • Onion-1 cut in squares
  • Cumin seeds- 1/2 tsp
  • Coriander powder-1/2 tsp
  • Cumin powder-1 tsp
  • Kasuri methi- 1 Tbsp
  • Coriander leaves- a few sprigs
  • Water- 2-3 C
  • Lemon-1

Instructions

  1. Soak the cashew nuts in a little water for half an hour
  2. While it is soaking, heat a medium sized wok and add the oil. Add the cumin seeds and saute'. Add the onion and cook until soft.
  3. Add the bell peppers and stir. Add 2 tsp turmeric powder, red chilli powder, coriander powder, cumin powder ,salt and mix well. Sprinkle a teeny bit water so that the masalas don't burn. Add the tomatoes and cook until the veggies soften. Add the paneer and toss gently to coat in the masala. Wait until it turns golden.Turn off the flame and set aside.
  4. Drain the soaked cashew nuts and put inside a small blender jar. Add the garlic, ginger,2 tsp turmeric powder and 1-2 Tbsp water and blend to a fine paste. Don't add too much water because the cashew nuts won't blend properly.
  5. Set aside the ground paste.
  6. Put the wok back on low heat and add 1 1/2 C water. Let the veggies and paneer steep in the bubbling liquid so that all the flavours will penetrate.
  7. Add the ground masala and mix well. Check seasoning and adjust. Keep the heat on low.
  8. Add the kasuri methi and mix. Keep stirring on low heat to required consistency. This gravy does thicken further as it cools. If it's too thick add a little water.
  9. Take off the heat and add the fresh coriander leaves. Squeeze the lemon juice just before serving. Goes great with rotis or a simple jeera pulao or peas rice.
  10. This recipe can be easily modified to be vegan. Can skip the paneer and add boiled potatoes.
  11. This is also a great gravy base for boiled eggs.

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2 Responses to Turmeric and Cashew nut gravy

  1. Candice August 1, 2020 at 9:34 pm #

    Tried this recipe today and it came out just perfect! The gravy was creamy and just right. Very tasty. Thank you

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    • Shanthini Rajkumar August 5, 2020 at 6:52 am #

      Thank you so much for letting me know Candice!

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