Kaju Masala Recipe
ndulge in the royal flavors of Odisha with Kaju Masala Dhaba Style a luscious, creamy curry that transforms humble cashews into a dish fit for kings Inspired by the culinary traditions of Odisha’s iconic dhaba local eateries, this vegetarian delight simmers plump cashews in a velvety gravy of onions, tomatoes, and aromatic spices like cardamom and bay leaf, finished with a touch of fresh cream. The result? A rich, subtly sweet, and mildly spiced curry that pairs perfectly with steamed rice or flaky paratha. Whether you’re craving comfort food or hosting a festive feast, this dish brings the warmth of Odia hospitality to your table
Ingredients: For Cashew Paste
3 Medium size onion
40-50 NOS of kaju (cashew nuts)
For Gravy
3 Tablespoon ghee
40-50 NOS kaju (cashew nuts)
1 Tablespoon oil
1 Tablespoon jeera
2-3 NOS hari elaichi (cardamom)
1 Inch dalchini (cinnamon)
1 NO bay leaf
2 Tablespoon chopped garlic
2 NOS green chili chopped
2 Medium size onion chopped
1 Tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
Tablespoon
2 Tablespoon coriander powder
1 Tablespoon cuminpowder
3-4 Medium sized tomato chopped
Salt to taste
1 Tablespoon kasuri methi
1 Tablespoon garam masala
1 Tablespoon butter
2-3 Tablespoon cream
As needed fresh coriander chopped
Step:1
For cashew paste , set water in stock pot , add the onion and cashew nuts , boil for 10-15 minutes on high flame , once cooked , strain the boiled cashew nuts and onion and rinse well with fresh water
Step:2
Further transfer it in a grinding jar , and little water , grind to make a fine and smooth paste , your onion and cashew paste is ready , keep it aside to be used later
Step:3
Set a wok on low heat , add ghee and cashew nuts , shallow fry the cashew nuts on low flame until golden brown in colour very quickly so be very attentive while frying . Prefer taking big size cashew nuts . Remove it on an absorbent paper and keep aside
Step:4
In the same wok , add additional 1 tablespoon oil further add , jeera , elaichi , dalchini , tej patta , lehsun and green chili , stir and cook on low flame until the garlic is cooked nicely
Step:5
Further add onions , cook on medium flame until the onion are golden brown is colour
Step:6
Further add ginger garlic paste , haldi powder and kashmiri red chili powder , stir and cook for 1-2 minutes on medium low flame
Step:7
Further add coriander powder , jeera powder and add little water to avoid the spices from burning , stir and cook on medium low flame until the ghee is released
Step:8
Now add tomato , salt and stir well , cover and cook on low flame for 10-15 minutes , make sure to stir in intervals add cook until the ghee is released . Onion and tomato gravy is ready
Step:9
Now , add the prepared onion cashew paste stir and cook on medium flame for 9-10 minutes while stirring continuously or in a very short interval
Step:10
Now , add the fried cashew nuts , kasuri methi garam masala , butter and cream , stir and cook for 2-3 minutes on medium flame , taste for the seasoning and adjust accordingly
Step:11
Finish with freshly chopped coriander leaves your Kaju Masala is ready to be served , serve it hot with roti , naan or any Indian bread of your choice , and enjoy it