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CASHEW-NUT CURRY

CASHEW-NUT CURRY ( Kaju maluwa the famous srilankan curry )
When cashew-nuts are in season in April this Sri Lankan speciality is made using freshly picked nuts. By soaking cashews in bicarbonate of soda it is possible to recover the "milky" flavour of the fresh nuts.



(Soaking time 4 hours. Preparation time 5 minutes. Cooking time 15 minutes.)





INGREDIENTS (Serves 4)



300g (10oz) cashew nuts

1 teaspoonful bicarbonate of soda

2 tablespoonsful oil

½ medium-sized onion finely chopped

4cm (2") piece cinnamon
3 cloves
4 cardamom pods
1/4 teaspoonful turmeric
1½ teaspoonsful coriander powder
1 teaspoonful cumin powder
salt to taste
2g (1oz) creamed coconut, chopped

200ml (8fl oz) water

METHOD



1. Into a large bowl put the bicaronate of soda and a litre (18 fl ozs) of cold water. Soak the cashew-nuts in it for 4 hours making sure that the nuts are immersed in the water.



2. Drain away the water and wash the cashew-nuts in cold water.



3. In a medium-sized pan heat the oil on a low to medium heat. Add the onion, the cinnamon, the cloves and the cardamom and fry until the onions are lightly browned. Add the spices (turmeric, coriander and cumin) and the nuts and stir until well mixed. Add the salt, the creamed coconut, and the water and bring to a boil. Lower the heat and stir from time to time until most of the liquid has evaporated. This dish does not contain any sauce - the spices should coat the nuts.



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