
nut/seed
Cashew nut
Kaju
3 g1 teaspoon
9 g1 tablespoon
1.5 g1 one whole cashew
Measured directly by weight in grams. | Whole cashews; 1 tsp ≈2 nuts. | Whole cashews; 1 tsp ≈2 nuts.
Instead of Cashew nut
AlmondUse 100% of the weight. Soak in boiling water and slip off skins before frying or grinding; gives a lighter, slightly less sweet richness to curries.
Poppy seedUse 60% of the weight for gravies. Soak in warm water and grind into a fine paste to thicken royal kormas without adding heavy oiliness.
Shelled peanutUse 100% of the weight. Roast, skin, and grind; creates a thicker, earthier texture typical of Maharashtrian and western Indian curries.
Recipes with Cashew nut

Aloo Chutneywale
Chutney-coated Potatoes

Aloo ka Qorma
Braised Potatoes

Bangla Pulao
Bengali Pulao

Batani Kaal Kari
Creamy Mushroom and Peas

Batani Kadala Kari
Pea & Mushroom Curry

Bengali Chicken Chaap
Creamy Saffron & Yoghurt Chicken Curry

Bharwan Khumb
Stuffed Mushrooms

Bharwan Phoolgobi
Stuffed Grilled (Broiled) Cauliflower

Bhopal Haryali Murgh Rezala
Green Chicken Curry with Chillies, Coriander and Garam Masala

Broccoli Poriyal
Broccoli, Cashew Nut & Coconut Stir Fry

Chandi Qorma
Sterling Chicken

Chandrakanthalu
Saffron, Coconut & Cashew Biscuits (Cookies)

Chanterelles in Malai Sauce with Fresh Peas & Pea Shoots

Chitrannam
Rice with Cashew Nuts & Spices

Chutney Walle Aloo
New Potatoes in Spiced Mint Gravy

Darashahi Kaliya
Lamb Ribs in Sauce

Dhoop Chhaun Keema
Minced (Ground) Lamb Cake Topped with Eggs

Duck Breast with Sesame & Tamarind Sauce

Dum ka Murgh
Rich Chicken Curry

Fansachi Bhaaji
Konkani Coconut & Jackfruit Stir-Fry

Guntur-style Chicken Stir-fry

Gurh ka Paratha
Sweet Paratha

Haraa Masalewala Murgh
Coriander, Tamarind and Mint Chicken

Hyderabadi Dum Ka Murgh
Slow-cooked Chicken Curry with Saffron, Turmeric, Chilli and Mint

Jain-Style Mattar Paneer

Kadalaparippu Payasam
Chana Dal Dessert

Kahoor ka Halwa
Dessert of Dates

Kaju Khumb Makhane
Mushrooms with Cashew Nuts

Kaju Subz ke Shami
Vegetarian Shami with Cashew Nuts

Kesari Bhaath
Saffron-tinged Semolina (Farina)

Khumb Matar Malai
Creamy Mushroom & Green Pea Curry

Kobari Kori Pulussu
Chicken in Coconut Sauce

Lauki Musallam
Whole Stuffed Bottle Gourd (Calabash)

Lehm e Murgan
Invigorating Lamb Curry

Maharashtrian Sheera
Semolina Cooked in Butter, Cardamom and Saffron

Makhani Chawal
Buttered Rice

Malai Kofta (Thali)
Paneer Koftas in a Creamy Spiced Tomato Curry

Malai Kofte
Vegetable Dumplings in Spiced Tomato Curry

Malyali Kozhi Biryani
Southern Indian Chicken Biryani

Meen Biryani
Fish Biryani

Meen Moily
Fish Curry Cooked with Coconut

Mint and Coriander Chutney

Mundhiri Parappu Pakora
Cashew Nut Fritters

Mung Dal ka Halwa
Moong Bean Dessert

Murg Mumtaz
Celebratory Chicken Korma

Murgh Musallam
Whole Roast Chicken Stuffed with Mince, Cashews, Raisins, Green Chillies & Boiled Eggs

Musallam Raan
Slow-cooked Aromatic Leg of Lamb

Navratan Korma
Creamy Vegetable Curry with Cashews, Green Cardamom and Garam Masala

Odi Pulao
Andhra Chicken Pulao

Paneer Butter Masala
Paneer in a Creamy Cashew and Tomato Curry with Saffron, Garam Masala and Fenugreek

Paneer Pasanda
Stuffed Paneer in a Spicy Tomato Sauce

Paneer ke Chawal
Indian Cheese Rice

Parippu Payasam
Green Moong Dal Flavoured with Coconut Milk

Parsi Kaju Ma Murgi
Parsi Creamy Chicken Curry

Parsi Mutton Pulao

Paruppu Payasam
Sweet Moong Dal & Cashew Pudding with Cardamom & Jaggery

Pongal
Pepper-flavoured Porridge

Puducherry Vegetable Kurma
Vegetable Korma with Coconut, Chilli and Turmeric

Ragi Halwa
Sweet Coarse Grain Dessert

Rajasthani Safed Maas
Lamb Curry with Cardamom, Cloves and Yoghurt

Rava Bonda
Fried Semolina Dumplings

Rava Laddu
Sweetened Semolina & Coconut Balls

Rava Pongal
Semolina & Green Lentil Savoury

Rava Sevai Idli
Savoury Steamed Vermicelli Dumplings

Rawa Payasam
Semolina & Milk Pudding

Reshmai Gosht
Fried Slivers of Meat

Rezhala
Lamb & Yoghurt Curry

Simple Pulao

South Indian Kheer
Coconut Rice Pudding

Tamatar Pulihora
Tomato Rice

Tamil Keerai Poriyal
Stir-Fried Spinach with Ginger & Coconut

Tamil Kodi Kura
Poppy Seed & Coconut Chicken Curry

Tandoori Masala Fish

Thandai (Tandoori Home Cooking)
Chilled Almond Milk Infused with Fennel, Cardamom & Rose

Thatte Vada
Rice Flour & Cashew Nut Biscuits (Crackers)

Thengaai Saadam
Coconut Rice

Tulsi ke Tikke
Marinated Chicken with Basil

Upama
Semolina (Farina) Snack

Velankanni Mutton Masala
Lamb Curry with Curry Leaves, Ginger, Green Chillies and Cashews

Vendakkai Masala Pachadi
Spicy Southern Okra

Venu Pongal
Rice with Moong Dal





Nut & Curry Leaf Masala





Old Delhi Chicken Korma
Chicken Korma with Whole Spices, Turmeric, Cashews and Garam Masala

Parsi Gos Ma Kari
Classic Parsi Mutton Curry with Cardamom, Curry Leaves and Tamarind Paste

Pisa Kaju
Cashew Nut Paste


