Kaju Pakoda: Delicious Cashew Fritters – Easy Recipe

Kaju Pakoda has a unique, irresistible taste that will impress your guests instantly. You can quickly prepare this snack and serve it with tea. Here’s a simple and easy recipe to make crispy cashew fritters at home.

Ingredients:

• Cashews – 1 cup

• Gram flour (Besan) – 1/2 cup

• Rice flour – 1/2 cup

• Ginger-garlic paste – 1/2 tsp

• Mint leaves – 1/2 cup (finely chopped)

• Coriander leaves – 1/2 cup (finely chopped)

• Coarsely crushed fennel seeds – 1 tsp

• Red chili powder – as per taste

• Salt – as per taste

• Oil – for deep frying

Method:

1. Prepare the batter:

   • In a bowl, mix besan, rice flour, ginger-garlic paste, salt, chili powder, and fennel seeds.

   • Add 1 tsp of oil from the pan into the mixture and mix well.

2. Heat the oil:

   • Heat the remaining oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat.

3. Add herbs and cashews:

   • Mix chopped mint, coriander leaves, and cashews into the batter.

4. Adjust consistency:

   • Gradually add a little water to form a thick, sticky batter.

   • Make sure the batter is not too runny.

5. Fry the pakodas:

   • Drop small portions of the batter into the hot oil.

   • Fry until golden and crisp.

6. Serve:

   • Serve hot with tea or chutney.

Tip: For extra crunch, ensure the oil is hot enough before frying and don’t overcrowd the pan.