Fresh Whole Dried Cashews

🥜 What Are Dried Cashews?

• Cashew nuts that are dehydrated or dry-roasted, not soaked or oiled.
• Often sold as “dry cashew,” “raw cashew,” or “plain cashew kernels.”
• They’re nutrient-rich — full of healthy fats, protein, magnesium, zinc, and antioxidants.

🍴 How to Use Dried Cashews

1. 🧂 As a Snack

• Eat them plain or lightly roasted.
• You can also season them with:
  • Salt and black pepper
  • Chili powder and lime juice
  • Honey and cinnamon (for a sweet snack)

🫙 How to roast:
Spread on a baking tray and roast at 160°C (320°F) for 8–10 minutes until golden.
Cool and store in an airtight jar.

2. 🍛 In Indian Curries & Gravies

Cashews make curries rich, creamy, and mildly sweet — common in dishes like Shahi Paneer, Korma, or Butter Chicken.

🫕 How to use:

1. Soak 8–10 cashews in warm water for 15–20 minutes.
2. Blend into a smooth paste.
3. Add this paste while cooking the curry (after sautéing onions and tomatoes).

It thickens the gravy naturally — no need for cream!

3. 🍰 In Desserts & Sweets

Used in:

• Kaju Katli (cashew fudge)
• Halwa, Laddu, Payasam/Kheer, and Barfi
• As a garnish for puddings and sweets (roast in ghee first for aroma)

🧈 Tip: Lightly frying cashews in ghee enhances flavor for Indian sweets.

4. 🥤 In Smoothies, Vegan Milk & Sauces

Cashews make dairy-free milk, cream, or cheese due to their creamy texture.

🥛 To make cashew milk:

1. Soak ½ cup cashews in water for 4–6 hours.
2. Blend with 2 cups water.
3. Strain (optional) and use for coffee, cereal, or smoothies.

🥣 To make cashew cream:

• Blend soaked cashews with a little water, lemon juice, and salt — great for pasta or curry base.

5. 🥗 In Salads, Stir-Fries & Rice Dishes

• Add roasted cashews to salads, fried rice, biryani, upma, or noodles for crunch and nutrition.
• You can also toss them in vegetable stir-fries or coconut rice.