Indian Style Beef Satay with Curried Cashew Sauce.
You want to know what inspires me??
Well actually now that I think about it, pretty much anything can inspire me, but I really draw inspiration from the people I am surrounded by. I think that this is mostly due to the fact that I really love pleasing people. Specifically, I love to please people through their stomachs because, let’s be honest, food makes everyone happy .
The main reason I fell in love with cooking was because of the reactions I received when I made a dish that someone loved. That feeling of making someone happy is my favorite. That feeling makes me thrive. It boosts my confidence and pushes me to keep creating, even when I have five failures in a row (and probably a handful of bad photo days too) and all I really want to do is go hide under the covers and forget the day happened.
Anyway, this Indian dish was inspired by my brother Brendan.
He loves any and all ethnic food, which is pretty fun for me since I love exploring new and different foods. It’s keeps things from getting boring, which I hate…which is kind of funny since I feel like I am the most boring twenty year old ever. My idea of a fun time is taking photos of summer berries or making melty chocolate things with my favorite little sister. Weirdo.
But this Indian beef satay? It is safe to say it was a huge hit. In fact it even got the “this is better than a high-end Indian place”. Meaning – this satay is so freaking good.
No really, it’s amazing.
I personally think this meal is all about the curried cashew sauce. The sauce makes this dish. And the marinade for the steak is one of the the best I have made yet. I am not the biggest fan of steak, but this meal was pretty close to perfection. I served it with a simple side of Israel couscous that I tossed with olive oil, cilantro, chopped dates, chopped pistachios, salt and pepper (simple but so good!). Oh and of course, Naan. I cannot do any kind of middle eastern dinner without a side of Naan.
It’s my favorite. It’s kind of everyone’s favorite.
This dish is also a great substitution for the “it’s getting to be the end of summer and I am kind of sick of BBQ chicken and burgers” funk. I went through that funk, and these skewers took me right out of it.
They are super easy to make and are perfect for any weeknight or even a fun weekend dinner. Oh and Labor day too!!
I know it seems like there’s a lot of ingredients down there, but I promise, this is as simple as it gets. Just whisk the marinade together (it literally takes a minute) and pour it over the steak. Let that hang in the fridge for an hour. Meanwhile make the cashew sauce (don’t worry, takes like five minutes – tops). Throw all the ingredients into a food processor and let it run until smooth and creamy. Then just grill and serve.
Done. See, so easy.
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Indian Style Beef Satay with Curried Cashew Sauce.
By halfbakedharvest
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Keyword: beef, cashew, curry, satay, steak
I personally think this meal is all about the curried cashew sauce. The sauce makes this dish. And the marinade for the steak is one of the the best I have made yet.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds flank steak
- 1 cup greek plain yogurt
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced or grated
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger grated
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chipotle chile powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne or more or less to your taste
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- fresh black pepper
- 1 lemon juiced
Curried Cashew Sauce
- 3/4 cup roasted cashews
- 1 clove garlic
- 1/2 cup canned coconut milk
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger grated
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 teaspoon thai red curry paste
- 1 teaspoon spicy curry powder
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro roughly chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh mint roughly chopped
- pinch of pepper
Instructions
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Slice the beef against the grain into 1/2-inch wide strips, place the steak in a gallon size ziplock bag or bowl. In a glass measuring cup or mixing bowl whisk together the greek yogurt, olive oil, garlic, ginger, cumin, chipotle chile powder, smoked paprika, cayenne, turmeric, cinnamon and a good pinch of black pepper. Add the lemon juice. Pour the marinade over the steak and toss well. Seal the bag (or cover the bowl) and place in the fridge for 1 hour or overnight.
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Meanwhile add the cashews to a food processor or high powered blender. Process until the cashews form a thick paste, scrapping down the sides of the bowl as needed. Add the garlic, coconut milk, ginger, honey, soy sauce, thai red curry paste and spicy curry powder. Process until completely smooth and creamy, about 3-5 minutes. Stir in the cilantro and mint. Season with pepper. Keep in the fridge until ready to serve. Warm the sauce over the stove or in the microwave before serving.
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When the steak is ready preheat the grill to high heat. Thread the steak onto skewers. Oil the grill gates and place the beef on the grill. Cook the skewers 2 to 3 minute per side. Remove from the heat, place on a serving platter and sprinkle with the fresh mint and cilantro. Serve immediately with the warmed cashew dipping sauce. I also served this with couscous and [homemade naan | https://dev.halfbakedharvest.com/homemade-naan-step-step-photos/].
See, lookin pretty delish!
This looks fabulous!
I looove Indian food, and that curried cashew sauce looks out-of-this-world, girl!
Wish I could have some for a late night snack 😛
Thank you so much, Rachael!
Mmm that curried cashew sauce looks delicious.
I couldn’t agree more. That sauce makes it for me!
Thank you!
Thanks Melissa!
We started cooking for the same reason! Yay! 🙂
In our house, we could eat Indian for ALL the meals. We also just discovered cashew cream and I want to dive into face first. This curried combo sounds off the chain!
whatever that means
Cashew cream anything is the best. I love it! 🙂
Thanks Taylor!
This looks amazing T! Just love Indian flavours.
Thank Alida!! 🙂 Hope you had a great Wednesday!!
Oh and your poached eggs and smashed avocado toast = perfection!
I love Indian food, so I’m pumped to try these skewers. Our town doesn’t have a great Indian place close by so I am loving these recipes where we can make our own! Thanks, Tieghan! Pinned.
Thanks Bri! Hope you are having a great week!
I swooned over something similar to this at a street festival several years ago and have wanted to recreate it, but thanks for taking work out of it!
Oh perfect!! 🙂
Thanks Danielle!
I’m a huge fan of any Indian (or Thai) food, so this is right up my alley! This is the time that I wish I had an outdoor space and could grill!
I love pretty much all ethnic food it seams! So good!
Thanks Laura! PS you should try a grill pan. I have been wanting one so I do not have to go out in the rain. 🙂
This recipe came at a perfect time…I’m really getting into making Indian food and learning about all the spices used. This recipe is a must try…I also like to make people happy through their stomachs..I love to feed people too. I also like how certain recipes can bring you back in time and recreate memories..whenever I have cinnamon toast I am immediately returned to my grandmas kitchen…so great
Thanks Lisa!! Sounds like we are on the same page with a lot of things in life! 🙂
Beautifully executed! I love this. And cooking for others- I’m w/you I love it when they smile and enjoy it.
Thank Naomi! That means so much! 🙂
Oh my gosh! These sound like they’re juat PACKED with flavor!
Thanks Steph! 🙂
Those look amazing and that cashew sauce, yum!
Thank you so much, Kevin!
This looks delightful and that cashew sauce, well ~ YUM!!
Thanks Kathy!
Couldn’t agree with you more. I love everyone’s reactions to things I cook for them, especially how everyone’s tastes differ just slightly. Great looking satay!
Thank so much, erin!
I feel the same way about baking! It’s the best feeling when someone loves what you make. I love the satay, but you had me at cashew sauce!
It really is and I am sure you get that reaction all the time! 🙂
Thanks Dorothy!
I am definitely adding this to the regular dinner rotation! You inspire me, Tieghan:)
Thanks Lauren!
I totally aspire to make recipes THIS amazing, (but less time consuming, I have a job and work out and blog). Absolutely LOVE every one of your recipes! They always taste as good as they look!
THANK YOU!! That means a lot and promise, they don’t all take much time. This one is a breeze!
🙂
Oh my goodness, this looks incredible and your photos should be in the next issue of Donna Hay :).
Oh my gosh, Laura! Thank you for such a kind comment. You made my day or maybe even week! 🙂
Gorgeous! You do so many great Indian recipes.
Thank you! I have been loving the Indian food lately! 🙂
I adore Satay, but have never attempted it at home. I’m seriously wanting this RIGHT NOW! Can’t wait to make this one for dinner.
Thanks Michelle!
india is…not……….in the middle east…,,???
Love the curried cashew sauce! Sounds and looks absolutely delish.
Thank you!
ooh that cashew sauce sounds and looks amazing. definitely have to try my hand at making my own batch.
Thanks! Hope you get a chance to! 🙂
This is the second time today I’ve seen cashew sauce. I’ve got to try it! Apparently I’m living under a rock. Ha!
Really? cashews are my favorite, I am a tad obsessed!
What a gorgeous meal!
Thank you!
This presentation is so beautiful! I never shy away from a long ingredient list when it comes to dishes like these, the chemistry of all those things working together is what makes them great and so complex. That cashew sauce though… Amazing : )
So glad you are not scared a few ingredients! 🙂
Thanks Crystal!
This looks simply delicious. I love sauces made with cashews. Lovely photography as well.
Cheers! Ice
I made this last night, and it turned out wonderfully! My partner and I found it delicious.
Awesome! So happy you loved this. Thanks!
Not sure why my comment above didn’t show up, but it am back today because I am eating leftovers of this beef satay right now. Made it for dinner last night, it was delicious. The only reason there are leftovers is because I made A LOT. My family loved this, the cashew sauce is amazing! Thanks for a great recipe!
Making your Greek chicken tonight….. 🙂
SO happy you loved this and took the time to comment twice! 🙂 Thanks!
This is giving me a food boner.
This is the best thing that’s ever come out of my food processor!!! LOVE the sauce. Serving it with lamb chops at a dinner party tomorrow evening : )
Ok so i am making this right now and i have the beef marinating in the fridge and i made the sauce. Oh my gosh is that sauce amazing! I am wondering if there will be any left when its finally time to eat! My daughter and i keep taking little tastes….so good!
So, if you were having a grad party with 40 adults and 20 big athletic type senior boys, what would you do for a menu? Im going crazy trying to decide…any ideaas?
Thanks,
Lindsay
haha! Hope you guys love this! THANK YOU!
Hi Tegan!
I want to do this is for an appetizer at a party I’m catering Im wondering how many skewers does this recipe make?
p.s the lobster BEIGNETS are always a big hit but I find when Making them the dough is really wet and hard to wrap arundel the lobster mixture. ..any tips?
Thx!
Jaime
Hey Jamie!
It depends on the size of your meat, but anywhere fro 12-16 skewers. Hope the recipe is a hit!
This was a huge success in my house tonight! My picky wife seldom likes anything new or exciting, but she ate seconds she liked it so much! Thanks for sharing this one.
YAY! Thats awesome! Glad you guys liked it(: Thanks Lauren!
Overall, I definitely plant to make this again, however next time I’d definitely do it with chicken instead. The sauce was really the star of the show and so delicious! Also, the sauce thicken quite a bit and even moreso once put in the microwave to warm (I warmed it at like 50% because it was already so thick). Finally, I’d highly recommend a side of basmati or other rice over couscous as it just didn’t go with the meal in my opinion. I served with a side of naan and I’m so glad I did.
I am really glad you liked this Aly! Those adjustments sound good as well. Thanks!
Wow!! This is amazing!!! I paired it with homemande naan on the bbq and cooked some indian style basmati rice. Absolute winner!!! Thank you, I wnjoy your recipes so much.
Hi Riri! Thank you, I am so glad you enjoyed this recipe!
Made this for dinner tonight and it was a big hit. I was only able to marinate for 2 hours and it still turned out great. The cashew sauce is delicious! I served it with brown basmati rice and grilled asparagus. Quick, easy and delicious.
I am so happy to hear that! Thank you so much Theresa!
Made this last night. Didn’t have beef,so I used chicken! The curried cashew sauce is one of the tastiest sauces I have ever made! I had to stop myself from eating it by the spoonful!
5 stars all around!
Thank you so much Debbie! xTieghan