Salted cashew nuts / Masala Kaju as we Indians commonly name it, make a great appetiser. It is ideal to binge during mid-day or serve as a snack to guests with tea. These are made in microwave and are ready in fifteen minutes.
Microwave oven is ideal to toss the nuts, they are evenly made, lesser time is needed, little oil is used. Most of all I find it a good experience in using it.
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Microwave Method Toss the cashews with oil or water, then sprinkle the salt. Spread the nuts in one layer in over a wide plate lined with a paper towel. Microwave using 30-60 seconds increments until lightly brown.
Salted Cashew Nut in Microwave / Masala Kaju
- 1 cup cashew nut
- 1 teaspoon ghee (clarified butter)
- 1/2 teaspoon chilly powder
- 1/4 teaspoon chaat masala
- salt to taste
- Take a flat microwave safe bowl, put the cashew nuts in it. Spread them evenly and microwave on medium power for five minutes. Check, toss, reduce the temperature and microwave for three more minutes. I put them at 600 power for five minutes, checking every minute and again put at 300 power for 3 minutes.
- Once they are golden in colour, remove in a plate, add ghee, put the cashew nuts and switch on the power for 30 seconds. Sprinkle salt, chilly powder and chaat masala, mix and heat it for 30 seconds again.
- Use microwave safe glass bowls for cooking.
- Time may vary for each model, check when they are done, you get a good aroma and they are golden in colour.
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FAQ
Is it OK to microwave cashews?
How do you soften cashews quickly?
How do you warm up cashews?
Do cashews go bad in heat?
How to cook cashew nuts in microwave?
First dip cashews in water for one minute. Drain the water. Add one table spoon refined oil and salt to taste. Mix well. Now microwave for one minute. Take out after one minute and stir well. Again heat in microwave oven for one minute and stir. Repeat the process till colour of cashew nuts change to light reddish brown.
How should one consume cashew nuts?
Cashew nuts consumption is recommended every day especially in vegetarian diets. Cashews provide significant amounts of iron, without adding cholesterol. A serving of 30 grams of cashews, about 20 units, provides about 157 kcal.
How do you eat raw nuts in a microwave?
Just help the outsides along a bit by tossing the raw nuts in a bit of oil before placing them on a plate. I add a half teaspoon of neutral vegetable or canola oil to a cup of nuts before spreading it in a single layer on a microwave-safe plate. Microwave the nuts at one-minute intervals, stirring in between until evenly toasted and golden.
How long does it take to cook nuts in a microwave?
Microwave the nuts at one-minute intervals, stirring in between until evenly toasted and golden. Depending on the amount of nuts you’re working with, this takes between three and eight minutes or so, and the results are more even and better-flavored than anything you can get out of a skillet or toaster oven.