firstly, heat a tsp of oil and add 1 tsp jeera, 1 inch cinnamon stick and 1 bay leaf. saute till they turn aromatic. further add ½ onion and saute well.
add in prepared tomato onion paste and saute till the paste thickens. keeping the flame on low, add ½ tsp turmeric, 1 tsp red chilli powder, ½ tsp coriander powder and ½ tsp salt.
saute on low flame for a minute. now add 1 cup water. stir continuously till the cream completely combines well.
further add roasted cashews and stir well. cover and simmer for 5 minutes or till the gravy thickens slightly.
add in ½ tsp garam masala, 1 tsp kasuri methi and 1 tbsp coriander leaves.
finally, serve kaju masala or cashew curry with roti or chapati
