Kerala Style Rich Creamy Egg Cashew Curry Recipe
This Kerala-style creamy egg curry combines the richness of cashew nuts with the tenderness of boiled eggs, creating a delightful dish perfect for pairing with hot Phulkas. Known for its abundance of cashews, Kerala brings a unique flavor to this sumptuous curry. With the addition of aromatic spices, this dish is sure to be a favorite at your dinner table.
Cuisine: Kerala Recipes
Course: Dinner
Diet: Eggetarian
Ingredients:
- 2 Whole Eggs (hard-boiled and halved)
- 7 Cashew nuts
- 1 Onion (chopped)
- 1 Tomato (chopped)
- 2 Potatoes (peeled and chopped)
- 1-inch Ginger (peeled)
- 3 Garlic cloves
- 2 tsp Coriander Powder (Dhania)
- 1 tsp Red Chilli Powder
- Β½ tsp Turmeric Powder (Haldi)
- ΒΌ tsp Garam Masala Powder
- 1 tbsp Fennel Seeds (Saunf)
- 2 tbsp Coriander Leaves (chopped)
- 2 sprigs Curry Leaves
- Oil (as required)
- Salt (to taste)
Preparation Time: 15 mins
Cooking Time: 30 mins
Instructions:
- Soak the cashews in hot water for 15-20 minutes.
- Hard boil the eggs, peel, and set them aside.
- Grind the soaked cashews into a smooth paste, adding a little water if necessary.
- In a blender, combine the chopped onions, tomatoes, ginger, garlic, red chilli powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder, garam masala, and fennel seeds. Blend into a smooth paste.
- Heat oil in a kadai. Once the oil is hot, add mustard seeds and let them splutter.
- Add the curry leaves and let them splutter for a few seconds.
- Stir in the onion-tomato paste and roast until the raw smell disappears.
- Add 1 cup of water and chopped potatoes. Bring the mixture to a boil, then add salt to taste. Cover the kadai and cook until the potatoes become tender.
- Once the potatoes are cooked, stir in the cashew paste and cook until it comes to a boil. Be careful not to let the curry boil too much, as it may cause the cashew paste to separate.
- Remove from heat and gently add the halved boiled eggs.
- Garnish the curry with chopped coriander leaves and serve hot with rotis or phulkas.
This creamy egg cashew curry will become a beloved addition to your Kerala recipe repertoire!
