cashewnuts (whole) -1/4 kg, gram flour – 200g, salt – 1/4 tsp, red chilli powder – 1/2 tsp, turmeric powder – a pinch, kesari poder – a pinch (to get the color), asafoetida – 1/4 tsp, cumin seed powder – 1/2 tsp
Mix all ingredients except cashews. Add very minimal water to make into a thick paste. To this, add the cashews. Mix the cashews with the flour such that the cashews are almost covered by the flour but not fully. If the cashews are fully covered by the flour the cashews will not fry properly. Heat oil for frying and drop the cashews in oil. Deep fry in low heat. Turn over until fully cooked and crisp.
The same procedure may be used with peanuts