Kadju Badun Sri Lankan Deviled Cashews

Elevate your snack game with Kadju Badun, Sri Lankan Deviled Cashews—a fiery, aromatic treat that's as bold as it is irresistible! This quick and easy recipe combines golden fried cashews with a medley of fragrant curry leaves, tangy lime juice, and a vibrant blend of spices like turmeric, chili powder, and paprika. The addition of caramelized red onions and a touch of sugar perfectly balances the heat, creating a sweet-and-spicy harmony that's utterly addictive. Ready in just 25 minutes, these crispy, spiced cashews make the perfect snack, party appetizer, or crunchy accompaniment to your favorite Sri Lankan dishes. Whether served warm or at room temperature, Kadju Badun is guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser! Keywords: Sri Lankan deviled cashews, spicy cashew recipe, Kadju Badun, quick appetizers.

Nutriscore Rating: 63/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 250 grams Raw cashew nuts
• 250 ml Vegetable oil
• 1 medium, finely sliced Red onion
• 3 cloves, minced Garlic
• 3 whole, cut into small pieces Dried red chilies
• 10 leaves Curry leaves
• 0.5 teaspoons Turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoons Chili powder
• 0.5 teaspoons Paprika
• 1 teaspoons, or to taste Salt
• 1 teaspoons Sugar
• 1 small, juiced Lime

Directions

Step 1

Heat the vegetable oil in a deep frying pan or wok over medium heat.

Step 2

Once the oil is hot, fry the raw cashews in small batches until they turn golden brown, ensuring not to burn them. This should take about 2-3 minutes for each batch. Remove and drain on a plate lined with paper towels.

Step 3

Carefully remove most of the oil from the pan, leaving about 1 tablespoon to coat the bottom.

Step 4

In the same pan, add the sliced red onion, minced garlic, dried red chilies, and curry leaves. Sauté over medium heat until the onions become soft and translucent.

Step 5

Reduce the heat to low and add the turmeric powder, chili powder, paprika, and salt. Stir together to evenly coat the onions and spices.

Step 6

Add the fried cashews back to the pan and mix well to combine, ensuring the cashews are coated with the spices and aromatics.

Step 7

Sprinkle the sugar over the mixture and stir well to balance the flavors.

Step 8

Drizzle with fresh lime juice on top, give it a final toss, and remove from the heat.

Step 9

Serve warm or at room temperature as a snack or an accompaniment to your meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(696.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3431.8

Total Fat 332.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 51.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 142.1g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2443.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 114.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 15.4g	0%
Total Sugars 26.2g
Protein 50.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 180.4mg	0%
Iron 19.8mg	0%
Potassium 2150.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 81.9%

Protein: 5.5%

Carbs: 12.5%