ROAST CASHEW NUT RECIPES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 180°C/gas mark 4. Grease and line a 23 x 13cm loaf tin with greaseproof paper, then brush a little oil on the paper too. 

  In a dry, heavy-bottomed frying pan over a medium heat, toast the chopped cashews, almonds and sunflower seeds for 2–3 minutes until lightly browned. Add the tamari or soy sauce and toss to coat the nuts. Remove from the heat and tip the toasted nuts and seeds into a large mixing bowl. Set aside and leave to cool.

  In the same frying pan, heat the oil and gently fry the onions and celery for 10 minutes until golden and cooked through. Add the garlic, chopped tomatoes, grated carrot and cooked lentils (or aduki beans), mix well and sauté for a couple of minutes, then tip into the bowl containing the toasted nuts and mix together. Add the herbs and the remaining ingredients to the bowl and mix until well combined. Season with black pepper to taste.

  When you are ready to cook, transfer your mixture to the prepared loaf tin and bake for 30 minutes. Remove from the oven and turn out onto a baking tray. Peel off the greaseproof paper, then put the roast back into the oven for a further 15 minutes until golden and cooked through. Let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing – this will allow it to firm up slightly and make it easier to slice. Place on a serving dish and cut into slices with a sharp carving or bread knife.

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large saucepan over a medium heat. Tip in the onion and cook, stirring regularly, until softened, about 10 mins. Add the garlic, ginger and curry powder, and cook for about 20 seconds, continuing to stir.
• Tip in the coconut milk, tomatoes, cashew nuts, raisins, chickpeas and squash. Pour in 200ml water, then bring to the boil and immediately reduce the heat to low. Simmer uncovered until the squash is tender, about 20 mins, stirring occasionally to prevent it from sticking. Season to taste. If freezing, leave to cool completely first. Can be frozen for up to one month. Reheat from frozen at 200C/180C fan/gas 6 for 10-15 mins. Serve with rice, naan and pickles, if you like.