Masala Cashew | Kaju

Roasted cashews|kaju (hindi) mixed with indian spice. This spicy masala kaju is perfect for winter. This recipe is best for parties/functions/holidays etc. This dish can pack take for work too. Also can have with tea/coffee. 

Prep Time : 5 Mins
Cook Time : 2 mins

Ingredients

• Whole cashew nut | Kaju  - 4 cups (Unsalted) (I have used organic cashews)
• Olive oil - 1 tsp

Masala Powders :

• Redchilli powder - 1 tsp
• Blacpepper powder - 1/2 tsp
• Salt - 1/4 tsp (adjust as per taste)
• Black salt - 1/4 tsp(adjust as per taste)
• Sugar(fine) - 1/2 tsp 
• Aamchur powder(Mango powder) - 1 tsp
• Chaat masala powder - 1/2 tsp
• Turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp

Method

1. In a bowl mix all the masala powder and keep aside
2. In a big pan roast the cashews till light golden in color
3. Then sprinkle oil. Stir on low flame
4. Sprinkle masala evenly and stir once. Turn off the flame
5. Let it cool completely and store into jar
6. Serve with coffee or tea 

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Milk Barfi

Milk barfi is another version of kova/mawa barfi and it is quick and easy to prepare. This is best to prepare for festivals or if guest are visiting.  Made this for New Year!

Happy New Year to all my readers!!

Prep Time : 2 Mins
Cook Time : 10 Mins

Ingredients

• Milk powder / Mawa powder  - 2 cups
• Milk - 1/4 cup
• Ghee - 1 tbsp
• Cardamom powder - 1/4 tsp
• Sugar - 3/4 cup (adjust as per taste)
• Pistachios &  Badam(Almond) - chopped 1 tbsp

Method

1. Mix milk powder and milk and transfer into big pan 
2. Take a barfi tray grease ghee and sprinkle soaked chopped pista and badam , keep aside
3. Heat and stir constantly until it becomes  thick 
4. Add cardamom powder and ghee stir again till comes of dough (check if it is done or not take a small portion) 
5. Transfer into ghee greased barfi tray and let them cool completely
6. Cut into square pieces using pizza cutter or knife
7. Serve 

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