Lime and poppy seed slaw with curry leaf oil
Crunchy cabbage and carrot, brightened with lime and poppy
Curry leaf oil brings a warm, herby depth you can taste
Gold turmeric cashews add salty crunch to every forkful
side dish ⏱ 35 min 270 kcal / portion 28.0 g carbs / portion (estimated) vegetarian glutenmustardtree nuts 🔗 Original source
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Preparation steps
- preheat oven to 160°C fan and line a baking tray with parchment
- make turmeric cashews: boil light soft brown sugar, olive oil, ground turmeric, and water for 1-2 min, then add cashews and cumin and cook 3-4 min until coated
- spread turmeric cashews on the tray and bake 14 min, stirring once halfway, until golden
- cool turmeric cashews completely
- make curry leaf oil: cook red chilli in olive oil 7 min until glossy, then add curry leaves and cook 2-3 min until leaves turn translucent
- transfer curry leaf oil to a bowl and set aside
- make lime dressing: whisk lime juice, dijon mustard, garlic, poppy seeds, and 1/4 tsp salt; slowly drizzle in olive oil, whisking continuously until incorporated
- in a large bowl, combine shredded cabbage, carrots, onion, salt, and a good grind of black pepper
- pour over lime dressing and mix well to combine
- leave slaw to soften slightly for about 15 minutes
- fold in coriander leaves and mint leaves
- transfer slaw to a large serving platter
- drizzle curry leaf oil all over the slaw
- sprinkle turmeric cashews over the slaw and serve the rest in a bowl alongside