North: Almond Pistachio Saffron Curry Sauce
| Yield: | 2 Servings | 
| Categories: | Sauces, Indian | 
| Stephen Ceideburg | ||
| 1/2 | c | Raw unblanched almonds | 
| 1/2 | c | Shelled, unsalted raw pistachio nuts | 
| 2 | tb | Butter or mild vegetable oil | 
| 1 | lg | Onion, peeled and grated | 
| 1/2 | ts | Ground coriander | 
| 1/4 | ts | Mace | 
| 1/2 | ts | Freshly ground white pepper | 
| 2 | Green cardamom pods, husked, ground | |
| 1/2 | ts | Cayenne pepper | 
| 1 | pn | Nutmeg | 
| 1/2 | ts | Saffron threads * | 
| 2 | c | Heavy cream | 
| 3/4 | ts | Salt, or to taste | 
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