CHILIED MUSHROOM AND CASHEW PATE

4 tablespoons whole butter, unsweetened
1 pound mushrooms, sliced
1/2 large onion, minced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 1/2 teaspoons chile powder, or to taste
1 teaspoon sea salt, or to taste
1 teaspoon coriander
1/4 teaspoon cumin
1 cup roasted cashews
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
Freshly ground black pepper to taste

In a medium skillet, over a high heat, melt the butter. Sauté the mushrooms 3 to 4 minutes. Add the onion, cook until translucent then add the garlic for a minute or so, then the spices. Cook until the mixture is fairly dry. Cool.

In a food processor fitted with a metal blade or blender, chop the cashews finely and slowly; add the oil to make a paste. Add the mushroom mixture and continue mixing until smooth. Taste and add more chile powder or salt, if necessary. Place in a serving bowl and sprinkle with chopped parsley. Serve at room temperature.

Yield: about 3 1/2 cups