SRI LANKAN CASHEW CURRY | KAJU MALUWA & SRI LANKAN CURRY POWDER RECIPE

cashews

🥗Healthier: almonds

💰Cheaper: peanuts

Almonds offer similar texture and flavor, while peanuts are more economical.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Light coconut milk reduces calories while evaporated milk is more affordable.

green chilies

🥗Healthier: jalapeños

💰Cheaper: bell peppers

Jalapeños provide heat with fewer calories, while bell peppers are budget-friendly.

fresh cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: dried herbs

Parsley is a lower-calorie herb alternative, while dried herbs can be more cost-effective.

Soak cashew nuts in water until softened.

Prepare the Sri Lankan curry powder by roasting and grinding the spices.

Stir fry the sliced onion in oil until translucent.

Add chopped garlic and green chilli paste; sauté briefly.

Add the soaked cashew nuts and curry leaves.

Mix in the turmeric, red chilli powder, and cumin powder.

Pour in the coconut milk and add the peas; stir well.

Season with salt and add the Sri Lankan curry powder.

Simmer until the sauce thickens, then serve with rice.

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