Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
     2/3  cup           yogurt
     2/3  pound         onions -- chopped
   1 1/2  ounces        cashew nuts
   2 1/2  cups          water
   8      ounces        shrimp
     1/4  cup           vegetable oil
   1      teaspoon      ground turmeric
   1 1/2  teaspoons     ground coriander
   1      teaspoon      ground cumin
     1/2  teaspoon      ground red pepper
   1      teaspoon      garam masala
                        salt to taste
   2      teaspoons     tomato paste

Preparation:

Heat oil and fry onions until brown. Drain on a paper towel and let cool. In an electric blender, blend cashew nuts as fine as possible. Add fried onions, yogurt and water, and blend, This is the Curry Base for this recipe. Pour the Curry Base into the same pan in with the onions were browned, add the spices, water and salt. Simmer for 15-20 minutes. Serve hot with rice. Instead of shrimp, you may add beef, chicken, lamb, or vegetables.