Munthiri Masala Kurma Recipe – Kaju Masala Kurma Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 cup Cashew nuts
• 2 tablespoons Ghee as required
• 1 cup Homemade tomato puree
• 1 Onion finely chopped
• 4 cloves Garlic finely chopped
• 1 inch Ginger finely chopped
• 1 sprig Curry leaves
• 1/2 teaspoon Red Chilli powder
• 1 teaspoon Turmeric powder (Haldi)
• 1 teaspoon Sambar Powder
• 1 teaspoon Garam masala powder
• Salt to taste

Steps

1. To begin making the Munthiri Masala Kurma Recipe, heat ghee in a heavy bottomed pan. Add 5-6 cashews and fry for 2-3 minutes till they are medium brown in colour. Once done, keep it aside
2. In a blender take remaining cashews and grind to a fine powder and keep aside.
3. In the same blender, add chopped onions, ginger, garlic and make it a fine paste without adding water.
4. Heat ghee in a heavy bottomed pan, add the onion ginger garlic paste and saute for a minute until the raw smell goes away.
5. Add the curry leaves, cashew powder, turmeric powder, red chilli powder, garam masala powder and sambar powder. Saute for a minute until it forms a good masala like consistency.
6. Once done, add the tomato puree and a cup of water and let the Munthiri Masala Kurma Recipe simmer for a good 3 to 4 minutes. Check the salt and spices and adjust accordingly.
7. Finally transfer the Munthiri Masala Kurma to a serving bowl and top it with the roasted cashew nuts.
8. Serve Munthiri Masala Kurma Recipe along with Palak Raita,Tawa Paratha and Satvik Carrot Sprout Salad for your weekday meal.