Delicious Kaju Curry Recipe - The Cook's Cook

Ingredients

• 180 ml (3/4 cup) kaju (cashew) nuts
• 30 ml (2 tablespoons) khas khas (poppy seeds)
• 30 ml (2 tablespoons) muskmelon seeds (available in Indian grocery stores or online)
• 3 medium tomatoes, roughly chopped
• 1.27 cm (1/2 inch) piece peeled ginger
• 1-2 green chilies, or to taste*
• 5 ml (1 teaspoon) ghee or clarified butter
• 30 ml (2 tablespoons) kaju (cashew) nuts**
• 45 ml (3 tablespoons) vegetable oil (or ghee or butter)
• 5 ml (1 teaspoon) ground cumin
• 5 ml (1 teaspoon) ground coriander
• 1.3 ml (1/4 teaspoon) turmeric powder
• 7.5 ml (1 1/2 teaspoons) Kashmiri red chili powder
• Salt, to taste
• 2.5 ml (1/2 teaspoon) granulated sugar
• 30 ml (2 tablespoons) heavy cream, or as needed
• 1-2 fresh green chilis, slit open
• 15 ml (1 tablespoon) chopped cilantro leaves, plus additional for garnish
• 2.5 ml (1/2 teaspoon) kasuri methi
• 2.5 ml (1/2 teaspoon) garam masala