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Masala Cashews

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These masala cashews are an addictive, spicy snack made with roasted cashews tossed in a simple spice mix.

Sweet or Savory – what’s your go-to snack?

Usually, we’re a family who loves our sweets, but certain savory snacks won’t last too long around here. These masala cashews are an addictive snack, we just can’t get enough of!

We love to make a big batch of these to snack on while watching TV, or when entertaining.

Why you’ll love these Masala Cashews?

  • Easy to make in less than 30 minutes
  • Addictive spicy, tangy spice mix that are finger licking good (for real!)
  • Great snack any time of day, or to impress your guests
  • Stays fresh for 2-3 weeks (if they last that long!)

If you’re looking for more addictive snack recipes, here are some of our favorites:

Masala Cashews Ingredients

  • Cashews – The recipe below has the steps for unroasted, unsalted cashews. You can also use roasted cashews, and skip the step on raosting the cashews.
  • Chaat Masala – Chaat masala is a special spice blend used in Chaat (appetizer) dishes and adds a tangy-spicy flavor.
  • Red chilli powder/Paprika/Kashmiri chilli – Red chili powder will add some spice, if you prefer a milder flavor paprika or kashmiri chili powder are great options.
  • Cumin Powder – this added an earthy, spice to the cashews that perfectly complements the other spices.
  • Dried Mango powder (amchur) – a fruity ground spice made with raw/unripe mangoes and gives the cashews a tangy taste. It is often available at Asian markets, or on Amazon. We love to use it in other classic recipes like Aloo Paratha and Dal Puri

Tips for Masala Cashews

  • The recipe has steps for both roasted and unroasted cashews. We prefer to roast the cashews for convenience.
  • We recommend using unsalted cashews so you can control the amount of salt in the recipe.
  • Adjust the amount of spices in the recipe to your own preferences.
  • Make sure to remove the cashews from the pan once coated in the spice mixture to make sure the nuts do not burn.
  • Let the cashews cool completely before storing them in an airtight container.
  • Store the cashews in an airtight container, and they will stay fresh for at least 2-3 weeks.

If you give these masala cashews a try, we’d love to see them!  Tag us on Instagram @thespicemess

Masala Cashews

These masala cashews are an addictive, spicy snack made with roasted cashews tossed in a simple spice mix.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Snack
Cuisine Indian, Pakistani
Servings 1 cup

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup cashews unroasted
  • 1 cup Salt to roast cashews
  • ½ teaspoon cumin powder
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper powder
  • ½ teaspoon Red chilli powder
  • ½ teaspoon black salt
  • ½ teaspoon Dried mango powder /Amchur powder
  • 2 tablespoons Oil

Instructions
 

Roast Cashews

  • In a pot add the salt and heat it on medium heat. Once the salt is hot, turn down the heat to low, and add the cashews. Mix the cashews constantly, so they do not burn. Roast the cashews in the salt, until they are slightly golden brown.
    Remove the cashews using a slotted spoon, or sieve.

Masala Cashews

  • In a bowl add all the spices. Mix well.
  • In a pot, on low heat, add oil and the roasted cashews. Mix well so all the cashews are coated with the oil.
  • Add the mixed spices and coat the cashews. Adjust the spices to your preferences.
  • Transfer to a bowl or tray, to stop the cashews from roasting further. Cool cashews completely.
  • Store cashews in an airtight container. The masala cashews will stay fresh for at least 2-3 weeks.
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