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Spicy Roasted Cashews / Masala Kaju

By Jigna
Spicy Roasted Cashews are full of flavors, super easy to make, and completely addictive! They are spicy, crunchy, and great for munching at any time of the day.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Cuisine Indian
Course Appetizer, Snack
Diet Healthy, Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings 2 Cups

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Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups (260g) raw cashews
  • 1 tablespoon oil (olive oil or any choice of cooking oil)
  • 1 teaspoon fine-grain sea salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon red chili powder
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • ½ teaspoon chaat masala (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon sugar

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C). Line the rimmed cookie or baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
  • In a medium mixing bowl, add cashews. Then add oil, salt, black pepper, red chili powder, cayenne pepper, chaat masala, and sugar.
  • Toss well until cashews are entirely coated with the oil and spices.
  • Spread them in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Bake the cashews for 10 minutes, stir the nuts, and shuffle them around. Then continue baking for another 10-15 minutes or until the cashews are golden.
  • Keeping an eye on the oven is crucial after 15 minutes to ensure that cashews are perfectly roasted and not burned.
  • Remove from the oven and let them cool completely in the pan before serving and storing.

Storing Suggestions

  • Store the spicy roasted cashews in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three weeks.
  • It also freezes well, stored in a freezer-safe container or bag for six months.

Notes

  1. Cashews: Make sure to use raw and unsalted cashews for the recipe.
  2. Roasting The Cashews: While roasting, it is essential to stir the nuts in between for even toasting.
  3. Sugar: It enhances the flavors of the spicy roasted cashews, but if you want, you can skip it.
  4. Salt: If using salt other than fine-grain sea salt, adjust the quantity as needed.
  5. Chaat Masala: I have added chaat masala to make the cashews slightly tangy and to add more flavors. But you can skip it if you do not have chaat masala.
  6. Red Chili Powder and Cayenne Pepper: I have used red chili powder that is not too spicy. And then adding cayenne pepper makes the cashews moderately spicy. So add red chili powder and cayenne pepper to your taste.
  7. Lining The Baking Sheet: Make sure to line the baking sheet with a silicone mat or parchment paper; otherwise, the spice mixture will stick to the pan.

Nutrition (Approximate Values)

Calories : 794kcalCarbohydrates : 42gProtein : 24gFat : 64gSaturated Fat : 11gPolyunsaturated Fat : 12gMonounsaturated Fat : 35gTrans Fat : 0.03gSodium : 1195mgPotassium : 886mgFiber : 5gSugar : 10gVitamin A : 402IUVitamin C : 1mgCalcium : 54mgIron : 9mg
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