Cashew curry

ओल्या काजूची आमटी

The heat is on and the season for 'KokaNcha mewa' is started.ओले काजू,कोकमाची फळ,करवंदे,फणसाचे गरे आणि सगळ्यांचा राजा 'हापूसचा आम्बा '. 
These are tender cashew nuts and are unsalted. You can substitute the dried unsalted ones and soak them in water (preferably warm) for 2-3 hours and use. ( But the taste of the original is THE BEST )

The curry is spicy and the ingredients used and the method of preparation is same as of 'Chanyachya DaLichi aamTi'

Ingredients

1/2 cup ओले काजू 

salt and jaggery to taste

To be roasted in 1/2 -1 tsp of oil

1 tsp coriander seeds
1/2 tsp black cumin seeds( shahajire)
2-3 cloves
1/2 inch cinnamon
3-4 peppercorns
2 dry red chilies
1/4 cup dry/fresh coconut (grated)
1/2 cup chopped onion

To be ground
All roasted masala
1-2 tsp tamarind paste



Tempering
1-2 tsp oil
1/4 cup chopped onion

1/2 tsp turmeric powder

Method

• Wash and soak unpeeled tender cashew nuts in lukewarm water for 10 minutes. Peel off the skin.
• Roast all the ingredients of masala in oil.
• Grind all roasted masala with tamarind and to a fine paste.
• Heat oil in a pan add chopped onion. As it becomes soft and slightly changes color, add cashew nuts and little water. Let them cook for five minutes.
• Add ground masala paste and water to adjust the consistency.
• Bring it to boil.
• Add jaggery and salt to taste.
• Serve with steamed rice.