Almond-Pistachio Saffron Curry Sauce

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup almonds raw un almonds
• 1/2 cup pistachio nuts
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 large onions peeled
• grated
• 1/2 teaspoon coriander ground
• 1/4 teaspoon mace
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 pinch nutmeg
• 2 cups heavy whipping cream

Instructions

1. Serve this smooth sauce on grilled meat or chicken breasts.
2. One recipe will be enough for about 1 1/2 pounds of cooked meat.
3. For an exotic twist on an old standby, simmer 1 1/2 Pounds of your favorite meatballs in it for 15 minutes.
4. Combine almonds and pistachios in a 10-inch frying pan and dry-roast over medium heat for 8 to 10 minutes.
5. Place in a blender or a food processor and reduce to a powder.
6. Set aside.
7. Heat butter in a heavy 2-quart saucepan over medium-high heat.
8. Add onion and cook until lightly browned.
9. Stir in spices and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
10. Stir in saffron, cream, salt and powdered nuts.
11. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
12. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until sauce is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon, 12 to 15 minutes.