Indulge in the rich and flavorful Creamy Cashew Nut & Mushroom Curry, a delightful fusion of earthy mushrooms and smooth, nutty cashew sauce. This comforting dish, perfect for serving 4-6 people, marries the warmth of aromatic spices with the creaminess of blended cashews, creating a luscious, satisfying curry. The hearty combination of portabellini or button mushrooms, infused with the deep flavors of curry powder, garam masala, and turmeric, is complemented by a subtle hint of heat from cayenne pepper. Served over a bed of fluffy rice and garnished with fresh coriander, toasted cashew nuts, and finely sliced red onion, this curry is a true celebration of flavors and textures. Whether you’re hosting a cozy dinner or seeking a delicious vegetarian meal, this recipe promises to be a crowd-pleaser.
Serves 4-6
Ingredients:
1 Tbsp ghee
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 tsp garlic, minced
1 Tbsp ginger, grated
1 tsp curry powder
1 tsp garam masala
½ tsp cayenne pepper
½ tsp turmeric
1 tin chopped tomatoes
½ cup raw cashew nuts
2 Tbsp ghee
400g portabellini or button mushrooms, sliced
2 tsp curry powder
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 cup peas, fresh or frozen
To serve:
Rice, fresh coriander, toasted cashew nuts and finely sliced red onion
Method:
In a large pot over medium heat, fry the onion, garlic and ginger in ghee along with all the spices. Cook until the spices become fragrant and the onion is tender. Add in the tin of tomatoes and simmer for 5 minutes. Stir through the cashew nuts and remove from the heat.
Add about 1 cup of cold water to the sauce and then carefully transfer to a blender or use a stick blender. Blend until smooth and set aside. Taste for seasoning.
Fry sliced mushrooms in the remaining ghee.
Season with curry powder, salt and pepper.
To the cooked mushrooms add the blended sauce and bring to a simmer. Add the peas and cook for a minute.
Spoon curry onto a bed of rice and top with fresh coriander and toasted cashew nuts.
Image & Recipe: Credit The South African Mushroom Farmers’ Association
