Velvet Cashew Crème
A silky, nutty dressing made with roasted cashews, sesame seeds, basil, and a hint of lemon. Smooth, creamy, and versatile, it pairs beautifully with everything, especially my Zesty Porso Millet Salad with Spicy Lemon Dressing.
Ingredients
- 20–25 cashews
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
- 8–10 whole black pepper
- 5–6 basil leaves
- ¼ tsp kosher salt
- ¼ tsp lemon juice
- Water as required
Instructions
- Dry roast the cashews on a low–medium flame for 1–2 minutes, until they’re lightly golden.
- Roast sesame seeds until they start popping.
- In a blender, combine roasted cashews, sesame seeds, basil, black pepper, salt, and lemon juice. Blend into a semi-dry paste. Keep aside one spoonful of this mixture.
- Add 3–4 tablespoons of water to the rest and blend again into a rich, creamy dressing.