Archive for Roasted Cashew Nuts

Vegetable Curry with Coconut Cream

Recipe is best made close to serving time.  This recipe is not suitable to freeze or microwave

vegetable curry with coconut creamPaste

1  medium onion, chopped

¼  cup coconut

3  cloves garlic, chopped

2  teaspoons coriander seeds

2  teaspoons grated fresh ginger

1  teaspoon cumin seeds

1  teaspoon black mustard seeds

1  teaspoon crushed dried chillies

1  cinnamon stick

1 ½  tablespoons water

¼  teaspoon cardamom seeds

2  teaspoon whole cloves

Curry

30g ghee

2  medium tomatoes, peeled, cchopped

200g carton coconut cream

2  tablespoons plain yogurt

1  medium carrot, sliced

100g  green beans, slied

150g  cauliflower, chopped

150g  broccoli, chopped

150g  mushrooms, sliced

150g  (10) bay eggplants, chopped

½  cup chopped roasted cashew nuts

Procedure:

  1. Paste:  Blend or process all ingredients until smooth.
  2. Curry:  Melt ghee in large saucepan, add paste mixture, stir over medium heat for 2 minutes.
  3. Stir in tomatoes, coconut cream, and yogurt, bring to boil, reduce heat, simmer, covered, for about 10 minutes.
  4. Stir in cauliflower, broccoli, mushrooms and eggplants, stir over medium heat for about 4 minutes or until vegetables are just tender.
  5. Stir in nuts, mix well.  Serves 4.

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Fried Eggplants with Onions

Recipe is best prepared close to serving time.  This recipe is not suitable to freeze or microwave.

fried eggplant with onionIngredients:

2  large (700g) eggplants, thinly sliced

oil for deep-frying

2  tablespoons oil, extra

2  large onions, sliced

1  teaspoon yellow mustard seeds

1  teaspoon black mustard seeds

2  tablespoons sesame seeds

½  cup sultanas

1/3  cup chopped salted roasted cashew nuts

½  teaspoon chilli powder

1  teaspoon ground turmeric

2   teaspoons besan flour

2  teaspoon sugar

2  tablespoons lemon juice

1/3  cup plain yogurt

2  tablespoons coconut milk

Procedure:

  1.  Deep-fry eggplant slices a few at a time in hot oil for about 2 minutes or until lightly browned, drain on absorbent paper; keep warm.
  2. Stir in sesame seeds, stir over medium heat for about 1 minute or until seeds are golden.
  3. Stir in sultanas, nuts, chilli powder, turmeric, flour and sugar, stir over medium heat for 2 minutes.
  4. Stir in juice, yogurt, and coconut milk, bring to boil, reduce heat, simmer, uncover for 3 minutes.  Serve onion mixtures with eggplants.  Serves 4.

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