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Curried Mushroom and Cashew Pate

Condiments - Pate - -

INGREDIENTS

3 tablespoons margarine
1/2 cup onion, minced
450 grams / 1 pound mushrooms, finely chopped
1 large garlic clove, pressed
2 teaspoons curry powder
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup unsalted cashews, toasted (toast cashews in a 180C/350F oven for about 11 minutes)
1 tablespoon safflower oil
1 tablespoon medium dry sherry
Coriander, chopped for garnish

METHOD

Melt margarine in a large skillet, add onion and saute for 2 minutes, then add mushrooms, garlic, curry, cumin, and salt. Continue to saute for 8 to 10 minutes, until mushrooms are very soft.

Transfer to a food processor and process briefly with a steel blade, then add cashews, oil, and sherry. Process until smooth.

Transfer to a bowl and garnish with coriander. Serve at room temperature.

NOTES

Makes 2 cups.

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