Tender/Wet Cashew Nuts Curry (Ole Kaju Usal)

Preparation Time: 30 Minutes

Ingredients:

• 200 gms Tender/Wet Cashew 
• 2 Tbsp Goda Masala
• 2 Tbsp Red Chili Powder
• 1/2 Cup Freshly Grated Coconut
• 2 Tbsp IndicWisdom Cold pressed Coconut Oil/ Regular Oil
• 8-9 Methi Seeds
• 1/2 Tsp Asafoetida
• 2 Tsp Cumin Seeds
• 2 Tsp Mustard Seeds
• 5-6 Curry Leaves (Optional)
• 1 Tbsp Jaggery 
• Chopped Coriander for Garnishing
• 400 ml Water
• Salt to Taste

Note: If Possible do make the recipe in Earthen cookware and Coconut Oil the Aromas and taste that gets added to the recipe is very yummy !!

Preparation:

• Soak the Tender/Wet Cashews in Hot Water for about 2-3 Hours.The Cashews will become Fresh and fluffy and also will be easier for Peeling.
• After 2-3 Hrs Peel them and wash them in Hot Water and keep them in hot water for 10-15 minutes.

Soaked Cashews

Peeled Cashews

• Take the Grated coconut and Roast it in a pan until Golden brown

Fresh Grated Coconut

Roasted coconut 

• In a grinder Jar take the Goda Masala,Red Chili powder and Roasted Coconut and grind into a smooth Mixture.

• Heat 3 Tbsp of Coconut Oil(Preferred)/any other Oil in a cooking pot (Earthen Preferred).
• Add Asafoetida, Methi Seeds, Cumin Seeds, Mustard Seeds, curry leaves and let it crackle.

• Add the grind mixture and Saute for 2 mins or until Aroma starts coming.

• Add the Peeled Cashews and Saute.

• Add Turmeric and Saute for 2 mins.

• Add Water around 400 ml or as per desired consistency.
• (Please Note as the Cashews will cook the water content will reduce, its OK to add water after first simmer as per your desired consistency)

• Add Salt as per taste.

• Add Jaggery.

• Add Freshly Grated Coconut.

• Add Coriander.

• Let it simmer and bring to boil for 10-15 Minutes by covering the earthen pot with a lid.
• Check if the Cashews have become soft and cooked and also if the gravy has acquired your desired consistency.

• Add a pinch of grated Coconut and Coriander for Garnishing and serve. 
• Enjoy the hot tender/wet cashew curry with Pulkas/Bhakri/Rice.