As i was getting late to catch up to the deadline for the event MEC-Nuts hosted by Mythreyee, in the evening i googled for some quick recipes and i came across of this recipe from here and here which originally called on for a stove-top method,i thought of making it in a microwave and then immediately attacked the kitchen to prepare this.I modified the original recipe slightly by adding additional spices and made it compatible to my taste buds.Believe me the whole process was just finished in 5-6 mins.It was very easy and one can prepare in jiffy.
Ingredients:
1 Cup Cashew nuts
1/2 tsp Red chilli powder
1/4 tsp Amchur powder(do not add much)
1/4 tsp Chaat masala
1/4 tsp salt(adjust acc to taste)
1 tbsp ghee
Method:
Heat ghee in a microwave safe bowl in microwave on high for 15-20 secs.
Drop in the cashew nuts and toss it until all the cashew nuts are coated well with the ghee and again microwave on high for 3-4 mins until it turns slight red in color.(Please stir in between and the time for roasting depends on the microwave power,so please check in between)
Meanwhile, mix all the dry masalas well in a small bowl.(Masala's can be adjusted according to your taste)
Sprinkle the masala over the roasted cashew nuts and toss it again until all the cashew nuts are well coated.spread it over a wide plate and cool it for a while.
Store in Airtight containers.
Note:
- Cashew nuts can be replaced by Badam(Almonds) as well but need to fry for long time.
- Use oil instead of ghee for a vegan version.
I am sending this to Mythreyee's MEC-Nuts event as this month's theme for Srivalli's Microwave Easy Cooking
and also for the event 15 Minute Cooking hosted by Mahimaa
and also to poornima's Let's go Nuts - Cashew Nuts event started by Aquadaze
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Nicely arranged spicy kajus... Microwaving should have saved a lotta time too...
ReplyDeleteMunchies! I love to snack on Cashew or any spicy nuts, easy with MW too! :)
ReplyDeleteoh my god..what a quick response..!!
ReplyDeleteThank you ramya and Ashakka.
Quick and tasty snack..
ReplyDeleteLove the cashew chatpata masala munchies Pratibha and it makes a nice entty.
ReplyDeleteKajus are tempting enough and this spicy, chatpata version must be irresistible.
ReplyDeleteHey, this is quick an tasty snack !! Gud one.. will try soon !!
ReplyDeleteSimple and easy snack. I love spicy roasted cashews. Used to munch on a lot on store bought ones! Thanks for the recipe :)
ReplyDeleteHey nice presentation and click dear..Love casheeeeeeeeeeeewwwwwwww
ReplyDeletequick n healthy snack..beautiful pic!!
ReplyDeletelovely , quick & easy to make, healthy snack
ReplyDeleteThats a tasty snack Prathibha...quick and easy to make, love it :)
ReplyDeletePrefect snack Prathibha, looks delicious...genius idea of making in MW within few minutes yaa!
ReplyDeleteVery good idea! Love cashews and anything that cooks fast!
ReplyDeleteGood one Pratibha, Me too I was late to post MEC entry!
ReplyDeleteSO quick and Mmmm ....I can also get the smell of that masala.This is mmy favorite in nuts
ReplyDeleteMasala kaju is a very delicious snack... i love it... but never tried to prepare it at home! Thanks for sharing the recipe! :)
ReplyDeletelove to snack on these!! lovely.
ReplyDeleteWe love these kharada godambi very much. You reminded me of Bangalore! :D
ReplyDeletelove those yummy cashews Prathibha! Nice quick recipe. :)
ReplyDeleteyummy Love the spicy cashew.
ReplyDeleteThank you all...
ReplyDelete@priya I got such idea seeing ur posts only dear..!!
Thank you Laavanya,Archy,HonecookedOriyafood,Trupti
for visiting my blog and passing those lovely words.
crum crum crum .., I feel I am munching those cashews now :p, looks very drooling.
ReplyDeletenice my all time fav. snack
ReplyDeleteyummy masala kaju's my favorite..microwave saves a lot of time too..fab:)
ReplyDeletenever tried microwaving, looks hot and munchy!
ReplyDeleteThank you sushma,rekha,Parita,Akal
ReplyDeleteHey, I didnt notice this post. Love the spicy kaju and the way you presented is very clear.Karukkmurrukk cashew!
ReplyDeleteThank you usha...love your involvement lol...
ReplyDeleteLooks yum...Perfect to snack.
ReplyDeleteI ALWAYS HAD PROBLEM IS MASALA TO BE PUT DURING ROASTING IN MICROWAVE OR AFTER
ReplyDeleteYOUR BLOG HAS SOLVED