Masala Kaju (Fried, Air Fryer, & Baked Recipe)
These Spicy Roasted Cashew Nuts aka Masala Kaju are a quick and straightforward snack to throw together. Ideal evening or afternoon snack.
- Prep time
- 5 min
- Cook time
- 10 min
- Yield
- 8 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- For Masala Kaju (Spicy Roasted Cashew Nuts):
- 2 cups (300 grams)cashew nuts, whole
- 2 tablespoons melted ghee/oil
- Salt to taste
- 1 teaspoon red chili powder (you can also use smoked paprika or cayenne pepper)
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 teaspoons chaat masala powder
- NOTE: Some ingredients can be replaced with their vegan counterparts.
Instructions
- 1
Preheat air fryer air-fryer to 160°C / 325°F.
- 2
In a mixing bowl, add raw cashews, ghee/oil, red chili powder, black pepper, chaat masala powder, and salt.
- 3
Mix well to coat.
- 4
Place seasoned cashew nuts in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- 5
Air fry for 6 minutes, or until crispy and golden brown.
- 6
Remove the cashew nuts from the basket and transfer them onto a cool plate. Let them cool for 10 minutes.
- 7
Store spicy roasted cashews/masala kaju in an airtight container and enjoy them for up to 2 weeks.
- 8
NOTE: Watch the recipe video to learn how to perform these cooking steps.
- 9
Preheat oven to 160°C / 325°F. Line a baking/roasting tray with parchment paper or foil paper for easy cleanup.
- 10
Combine all the ingredients together in a bowl.
- 11
Toss well to coat.
- 12
Transfer seasoned cashews to the prepare baking tray and spread them out in a single layer.
- 13
Roast for 15 minutes. Stir in every 5 minutes to prevent them from burning. This way you will get evenly roasted cashew nuts.
- 14
Remove from the oven and let them cool for 10 minutes. Once cooled store them in an airtight container and use it for up to 2 weeks.
- 15
NOTE: Watch the recipe video to learn how to perform these cooking steps.
- 16
Add cashews, ghee/oil, and spices to a mixing bowl.
- 17
Mix well to combine.
- 18
Transfer them to a microwave-safe container and arrange them in a single layer.
- 19
Microwave them for 3 minutes. Take them out, stir, and microwave for 2 more minutes.
- 20
Take it out from the microwave and let them cool completely before storing.
- 21
NOTE: Watch the recipe video to learn how to perform these cooking steps.
- 22
ENJOY THIS RECIPE.