Indian kaju masala recipe | kaju curry recipe

 kaju curry is known as Kaju Masala in India this is favourite punjabi cuisine or north indian cuisine creamy curry Vegan  recipe with all age groups. Today i telling you how to make this amezing recipe 

KAJU CURRY RECIPE 

Prep Time : 16mins
Cook Time : 29 mins
Total Time : 45 mins

                       INGREDIENTS

• 1 tbsp clarified butter
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 inch cinnamon stick
• 1 bay leaf
• 2/3 rd cup cashew 
• 2 tsp oil
• ½ onion (finely chopped)
• ½ tsp turmeric
• 1 tsp kashmiri red chilli powder
• ½ tsp coriander powder
• ½ tsp salt (or to taste)
• 1 cup water
• ¼ cup milk cream
• ½ tsp garam masala
• 1 tsp  dry fenugreek leaves (crushed)
• 1 tbsp coriander leaves (finely chopped)

for onion tomato paste:

• 1 tsp oil
• 1 onion (finely chopped)
• 3 large tomato (finely chopped)
• 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste

                       INSTRUCTIONS 

1. firstly, roast the cashew in a tbsp of oil till they turn golden brown
2. transfer to a plate, and keep aside.
3. prepare the tomato onion paste by heating a tsp of oil.
4. add in 1 onion and saute well.
5. additionally, add 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste and saute further.
6. also add 3 large tomato. 5-6 cashews and saute till the tomatoes turn soft and mushy.
7. allow the mixture to cool completely, and later transfer to a blender.
8. blend to smooth paste without adding any extra water. keep aside
9. in the same kadai heat a tsp of oil and add 1 tsp jeera, 1 inch cinnamon stick and 1 bay leaf. saute till they turn aromatic.
10. further add ½ onion and saute well.
11. add in prepared tomato onion paste and saute till the paste thickens
12. keeping the flame on low, add ½ tsp turmeric, 1 tsp red chilli powder, ½ tsp coriander powder and ½ tsp salt.
13. saute on low flame for a minute.
14. now add 1 cup water and ¼ cup cream.
15. stir continuously till the cream completely combines well.
16. further add roasted cashews and stir well.
17. cover and simmer for 5 minutes or till the gravy thickens slightly.
18. add in ½ tsp garam masala, 1 tsp kasuri methi and 1 tbsp coriander leaves.

finally, serve kaju masala or cashew curry ready