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Goan Potato Cashew Curry

Here is a delightful surprise dish - mashed potatoes and cashewnuts cooked in Goan style add a lovely creamy bite to each mouthful. Enjoy it with chapattis and it will comfort you even on the most stressful days.

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Main ingredientsPotatoes, Cashewnuts, Ghee, Cumin seeds, Asafoetida, Curry leaves, Green chillies, Onions, Turmeric powder, Salt, Sugar, Fresh coriander leaves
CuisineGoan
CourseMain course vegetarian
Prep time20-25 minutes
Cook time10-15 minutes
Serve4
TasteMild
Level of cookingEasy
OthersVegetarian

Ingredients

  • 4 medium potatoes, boiled and peeled 
  • 10-12 cashewnuts, soaked and halved
  • 2-3 tablespoons ghee
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • ¼ teaspoon asafoetida (hing)
  • 10-15 curry leaves
  • 2-3 green chillies, finely chopped
  • 2 medium onions, chopped
  • ½ teaspoon turmeric powder
  • Salt to taste
  • ½ teaspoon sugar
  • 2-3 tablespoons chopped fresh coriander leaves + to sprinkle
  • Chapattis for serving

Method

  1. Heat ghee in a non-stick pan, add cumin seeds and once they start to change colour, add asafoetida, curry leaves and green chillies, mix and sauté for 30 seconds.
  2. Add onions, mix and sauté till light brown.
  3. Add turmeric powder and mix well. Mash the potatoes and add to the pan. 
  4. Add 1½ cups water, cashewnuts, salt and sugar and mix well.
  5. Add coriander leaves, mix well and cook for 2-3 minutes on low heat.
  6. Transfer into a serving bowl, sprinkle coriander leaves and serve hot with chapattis.
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