Another interesting snack you can make with cashews is this Cashew Pakoda.
Pakoda Curry |
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Onions, coarsely pulsed - 1 & 1/2 medium
Tomato puree - 1 & 1/2 medium
Garlic - 2 finely chopped.
Bay leaf - 2
Chili powder - 1 tsp
Coriander powder - 1 tsp
Salt to taste
Oil - 2 tsp
Garam Masala - 1/4 tsp
How to make the gravy
Wash and peel the onions. Pulse the onions coarsely. Puree the tomatoes.
Heat a pan, add the onions. Saute well. Then add the chopped garlic, bay leaf. Saute for couple of mins.
Then add the tomato puree, salt, chili powder, coriander powder. Simmer for 10 mins with lid covered.
Add enough water to make a gravy. Simmer until the gravy is cooked well.
For the Pakoda
Onion - 1 medium
Gram flour / Besan - 2 tbsp
Curry leaves
Salt to taste
Oil for deep frying.
Chili powder
Coriander leaves
How to make the pakoda
Chop the onions, add the besan, salt, chili powder, coriander leaves, curry leaves. Mix well. Sprinkle water and make a stiff dough.
Heat a kadai with oil. When it is hot, drop in spoonful of batter. Cook on all sides.
How to assemble the pakodas in gravy.
When the gravy is done, just before serving add the pakodas and serve with biryani
Serve this along with Vegetable Biryani
Priya says
I do somthing similar with left over pakodas too.
Vanamala Hebbar says
Looks yummy
Supriya's Rasoi says
Will surely give it a try when I make Biryani.
Jagruti says
A unique alternative to the usually kadhi pakodas..!
Very innovative since the pakodas make a perfect substitute for meat in a veggie platter..lovely!
Devadatta says
hi Srivalli
Thanks for the pakoda curry recipe.
I'll create one for sure, my kids are gonna like it 🙂
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