Curried mushroom & cashew pate

2 Cups

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
-JUDI M. PHELPS
3tablespoonsButter or margarine
½cupOnion; minced
1poundsMushrooms; finely chopped
1largeGarlic clove; pressed
2teaspoonsCurry powder
¼teaspoonGround cumin
¼teaspoonSalt
1cupUnsalted cashews; toasted*
1tablespoonSafflower oil
1tablespoonMedium-dry sherry
Cilantro; chopped for garnish

Directions

Melt butter 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 cilantro. Serve at room temperature. Makes 2 cups

*Toast cashews in a 350 degree F. oven for about 11 minutes.

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