Kaju Ussal

Ingredients 

• 1 1/2 cups cashewnuts, soaked for 2-3 hours
• 2 tablespoons oil
• 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
• 1/4 teaspoon asafoetida
• 2 green chillies, slit
• 1/4 cup blanched green peas 
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
• Salt to taste
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 2 tablespoons goda masala
• 1/4 cup chopped coriander leaves 
• 1/2 cup scraped fresh coconut
• Coriander sprig for garnish

Method

1. Heat oil in a non-stick pan, add mustard seeds and let them splutter. Add asafoetida and green chillies and sauté for 1 minute.
2. Add green peas, cashewnuts, turmeric powder, salt, sugar, goda masala, coriander leaves and scraped coconut, mix and sauté for 2-3 minutes. Cover and cook for 5 minutes.
3. Transfer into a serving bowl, garnish with coriander sprig and serve hot.