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Masala Kaju/Air Fryer Roasted Masala Cashew Nuts

Swati
Masala Kaju is such an easy snack, ready within 15 mins. coated with spicy masala/spices. Roasted Cashew nuts with spices make an addictive snack for tea time and is great to serve with cocktails and mocktails at parties.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Course Appetizers and Snacks
Cuisine Indian

Equipment

  • Air Fryer
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Measuring Spoons and Cup

Ingredients
  

Spicy Chaat Masala Kaju/Cashew Nuts

  • 1 Cup Plain Cashew nuts
  • 1 tsp Chaat Masala
  • ½-1 tsp Red Chilli Powder
  • 1 tbsp Ghee/Indian Clarified Butter or Olive Oil

Besan Coated Masala Kaju

  • 1 Cup Cashew Nuts
  • 2 tbsp Chickpea/Gram Flour /Besan
  • ½ tsp Dried Mint
  • ½ tsp Red Chilli Powder
  • 1 tsp Turmeric Powder
  • 1 tsp Chaat Masala
  • 1 tbsp Ghee/Olive Oil
  • Salt as required

Instructions
 

Chaat Masala Masala Kaju

  • Take spices and ghee in a bowl.
    1 tsp Chaat Masala, ½-1 tsp Red Chilli Powder, 1 tbsp Ghee/Indian Clarified Butter, Salt as required
  • Mix it nicely and then add cashews to it. Coat cashews nicely in masala.
    1 Cup Plain Cashew nuts
  • Transfer to an air friendly container Set the temp. to 180°C /350°F.
  • Add to air fryer basket and air fry for 6-8 mins. or, line the basket with a foil and transfer the nuts.
  • Toss the nuts after 4 mins.
  • Once done, take out and cool completely. Store in an air tight container and use as required.

Besan Coated Crispy Masala Cashew Nuts

  • In a bowl add besan , spices and oil.
    2 tbsp Chickpea/Gram Flour, ½ tsp Dried Mint, ½ tsp Red Chilli Powder, 1 tsp Turmeric Powder, 1 tsp Chaat Masala, 1 tbsp Ghee/Olive Oil
  • Add cashews and nicely coat in the besan masala.
    1 Cup Cashew Nuts
  • Transfer to an air friendly container Add to air fryer basket and air fry for 6-8 mins.
  • Preheat the air fryer and air fry cashews for about 6-8 mins. or till done.
  • Once done, take out and cool completely. Store in an air tight container and use as required.

Storing

  • Completely cool the roasted cashews and then store in an air tight container (preferably) glass jar.
  • Serve as and when required.
  • Stays good for about 6-10 days.

Baking Masala Kaju

  • Preheat the oven at 180°C or 350°F.
  • Spread the masala coated cashews on a baking try or oven friendly container. You can line the tray with a parchment paper.
  • Bake for 10-12 mins.. Keep on turning the cashews mid way of baking time for even roasting.

Deep Frying Kaju Pakroa

  • Heat oil in a kadhai/heavy bottomed pan.
  • Drop the masala coated cashew nuts one by one.
  • Fry till the cashews start turning light golden brown. Keep the flame to medium hot.
  • Take out once done. When fried cashew nuts are warm enough to easily handle, sprinkle some chaat masala.

Notes

Masala Cashews and Kaju Pakora will soft when just out of Air Fryer/Oven or after deep frying. It get crunchy when it cools down completely.
Flavour Variations for Roasted Masala Cashew Nuts- Black Pepper Kaju, Chaat Masala Kaju, Peri Peri Cashews, Thai Chilli Cashew. Add the seasoning in place of the pieces mentioned in the recipe. 
Choose premium quality whole cashew nuts. 
You can use Olive oil instead of ghee.
Keyword Air Fryer Roasted Cashew Nuts, Masala Kaju
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