Kadju Badun Sri Lankan Deviled Cashews Recipes

KADJU BADUN ( SRI LANKAN DEVILED CASHEWS)

Steps:

• Combine the cashews, paprika, turmeric, salt and water together in a bowl and let stand for 1 hour.
• Heat the vegetable oil in a skillet and fry the cashews until they're browned evenly.
• Remove from the oil, drain on paper towels and let cool slightly.
• In a plastic zipper bag, combine the chili powder and garlic salt to taste; toss the nuts around in the mixture and serve.

SRI LANKAN CASHEW CURRY

Steps:

• Drain and rinse cashews; set aside. Heat coconut oil in a large Dutch oven or other heavy pot over medium. Add onion, garlic, and ginger and cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is softened and translucent, 5-7 minutes.
• Add curry powder, turmeric, paprika, and 1¼ tsp. salt to pot and cook, stirring to coat aromatics, until toasted and fragrant, about 2 minutes.
• Add 1½ cups water to pot, scraping up any browned bits stuck to bottom with a wooden spoon. Stir in coconut milk and reserved cashews and bring just to a boil. Reduce heat so mixture is at a rapid simmer and cook, stirring occasionally and adjusting heat as needed, until cashews soften slightly and liquid is reduced by two thirds, 25-35 minutes. Remove from heat and let cashew curry sit 10 minutes (sauce will continue to thicken as it cools). Squeeze in lime juice; taste and season with more salt if needed.
• Cook's Note: Don't stress over the texture of the cashews. After their overnight soak and simmer, they'll be plenty soft-and you can't really overcook them.