Add the cashews to a bowl, cover with cold water and soak for 1 hour.
In a bowl, add all the curry paste ingredients and whisk to combine. Set aside.
Place drained nuts into a saucepan. Pour 3 cups fresh water and add the turmeric. Bring to a boil and then reduce the heat to simmer gently for 30 minutes. Once cooked, remove from the heat, and drain the cooking liquid into a bowl. Set both aside.
Heat the coconut oil in a saucepan over moderate heat until hot. Add the curry leaves, star anise, and fennel seeds, and let them sizzle for 30 seconds before adding the diced onion. Then stir fry for 5-7 minutes until they are soft and golden brown.
Add the curry paste and whisk for 1-2 minutes, careful not to burn the spice. Add a little cashew cooking liquid if things get too hot or thick.
Add the cashew nuts and stir well before pouring in the coconut milk and cashew cooking liquid to thin to the desired level.
Stir well, and cook over a low temperature - a light simmer for about 10 minutes. Remove from the heat, sprinkle with fresh cilantro and serve the delicious Indian recipe Cashew Curry.
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