Colorful Cashew Curry

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1/2 lb whole cashews
• 2 tablespoons olive oil (or butter)
• 5 shallots, thinly sliced (or green onions)
• 1/4 cup red bell pepper, chopped
• 1/4 cup peas (optional)
• 1 teaspoon curry powder
• 1 lemon, zest of (or 2-in piece of lemongrass)
• 1 tablespoon coriander
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 green chilies, thinly sliced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 slices ginger, thin slices
• 15 ounces unsweetened coconut milk
• 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped

Recipe

• 1 sauté the shallots, red bell pepper, and peas(if using) in the olive oil or butter, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes.
• 2 add the curry, lemon, turmeric, chiles, garlic, ginger, and salt, and cook until fragrant, 5-10 minutes more.
• 3 add remaining ingredients and simmer until thickened, another 5-10 minutes. serve with rice. garnish with more cilantro, if desired.