Roasted Pudina Kaju Recipe
Roasted Pudina Kaju are cashew nuts coated with a tangy spice mix flavored with mint powder. Enjoy it with your evening tea as a snack or serve it at festivals like Diwali and Holi.
Here are some more Indian dry snack recipes that you may like: Roasted Makhana, Honey Roasted Nuts, and Namak Para.
About Pudina Kaju
Roasted Pudina Kaju is a delicious snack made from roasted cashew nuts (kaju) coated with a pudina spice mix. It is super easy to make, addictive, and comes together in just 15 minutes.
Ingredients
Cashew Nuts (Kaju) – Use the best quality cashew nuts.
Mint Powder – You can either make Mint Powder at home or use a store-bought one.
Others – You will also need ghee, regular salt, black salt, black pepper powder, and chaat masala powder.
To make the recipe vegan, replace ghee with coconut oil.
Serving Suggestions
Mint-flavored roasted cashew nuts make a great dry snack for festivals like Holi and Diwali.
Serve it with your evening tea or enjoy it as a snack to satisfy your hunger. Pack it for your office or your kid’s school snack box.
It is also a great snack to pack for your road trips or other travels.
Storage Suggestions
Roasted Pudina Kaju will last for about two weeks when stored in an airtight container at room temperature. Close the lid tightly after each use to keep the cashews nice and crunchy.
If they have turned soggy, roast them in a pan over low heat until they are crispy again.
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Roasted Pudina Kaju Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons ghee (use coconut oil for vegan)
- 250 grams cashew nuts (kaju)
- ¼ teaspoon regular salt
- ⅛ teaspoon black salt (kala namak)
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper powder (kali mirch powder)
- 1 teaspoon mint powder (pudina powder)
- ½ teaspoon chaat masala powder
Instructions
- Heat ghee in a pan over medium heat.
- Once the ghee is hot, add the cashew nuts and roast on medium heat until lightly browned, stirring frequently.
- Transfer the roasted cashew nuts to a large mixing bowl.
- Add the remaining ingredients to the still hot cashews and toss well to coat them with the spices.
- Cool and store in an airtight container for up to 15 days.
Best tea time snack!