Masala cashew recipe | How to make masala kaju | Masale godambi
By Latha on November 9th, 2023
Masala kaju or masala cashew recipe explained with step by step pictures and a video. Masala godambi or gerubeeja is a very easy 5 minute snack recipe that can be prepared easily at home. Serve this masala cashew as an evening snacks along with a cup of tea. Masala kaju is prepared using cashews, spices, salt and chilli powder.
I have given a set of spice powders in this masala cashew recipe, however you can skip or adjust the spices as per your taste. You can use just the chilli powder and salt. Or you can use black pepper powder, amchur powder and salt. Like this you can go creative each time.
Masala kaju or masale godambi is very easy to prepare, but gives a richness to the menu. It is loved by all, kids are so fond of this. So I would say it is perfect choice at all the time. You can find one more very tasty and rich sweet kaju katli or cashew burfi recipe on this website.
If you are looking for more healthy snacks recipes like this, do visit the snacks section.
I have made a video on this recipe with Kannada narration and English subtitles, which I have embedded it below. Kindly have a look.
Preparation time: 1 min
Cooking time: 10 min
Serves: 1 cup
Ingredients: (measuring cup used = 240ml)
- 1 cup cashews
- 1/2 tsp red chilli powder (adjust as per your taste)
- 1/4 tsp black pepper powder
- 1/4 tsp cumin powder
- 1/4 tsp garam masala
- Big pinch amchur powder
- Big pinch asafoetida
- 2 tsp ghee
- Salt as per your taste
Instructions for making masala cashew or godambi:
- Take all the spices like black pepper powder, cumin powder, garam masala, amchur powder, asafoetida and salt in a container.
- Give it a quick mix and keep it aside.
- Heat the ghee in a frying pan and add the cashews.
- Roast the cashews under low flame until slightly golden brown and crisp.
- Then add the red chilli powder. Give a quick mix. Roasting red chilli powder enhances the taste.
- Immediately add the remaining spices (Mixed and kept in the beginning).
- Give it a quick mix and switch off the stove. You can add more ghee if you find it dry and spices are not getting coated.
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