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A bowl full of cashew nuts, toasted with ghee and just enough masala to satisfy that Indian soul of yours, this recipe of Spicy Masala Kaju is a keeper.

Spicy Masala Kaju Recipe

Course: Snack
Cuisine: Indian
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 10 people
Calories: 263kcal
Author: Neha Mathur
A bowl full of cashew nuts, toasted with ghee and just enough masala to satisfy that Indian soul of yours, this recipe of Spicy Masala Kaju is a keeper.
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Ingredients

  • 400 g Cashew Nuts Whole
  • 3 tablespoon Ghee
  • 20-25 Curry Leaves
  • Salt to taste
  • 2 teaspoon Red Chilli Powder
  • 2 teaspoon Chaat Masala Powder

Instructions

  • Heat ghee in a pan.
  • Add curry leaves and fry until they are crisp.
  • Remove them on a plate.
  • Add cashew nuts in the same ghee and roast on low heat until browned.
  • Add curry leaves, salt, red chilli powder and chaat masala to the cashew nuts and mix well.
  • Cool the mixture and store in an air tight container.

Notes

How to make Masala Kaju in Air Fryer

Ingredients
  • Cashewnuts - 250 g
  • Ghee - 1 tsp
  • Coriander powder - 1 tsp
  • Red chili powder - 1 tsp
  • Garam masala powder - ½ tsp
  • Black pepper powder - ½ tsp
  • Black salt - 1 tsp
  • Salt - ½ tsp
  • Dry mango powder - 2 tsp
Instructions
  1. Add all the ingredients in a bowl and mix well.
  2. Line the cashew nuts in the basket of the air fryer in a single layer.
  3. Set the Air Fryer temperature at 120 degrees C and air fry for 10 - 15 minutes, until crispy and golden brown.
  4. Remove the cashew nuts from the basket and let them cool.
  5. Store in an airtight container for upto 2 weeks.

Nutrition

Calories: 263kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 13mg | Potassium: 274mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 235IU | Vitamin C: 40.2mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 2.8mg