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  • Kashmiri Naan Recipe

    Kashmiri Naan

    Kashmiri Naan is nutty and tasty, liked for breakfasts and served best in tea parties.  This Kashmiri naan stuffed with a sweet cashew, almond and cherry paste. This Kashmiri blend of taste can be easily made at home.

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    [one_fourth]Prep Time:40 minutes[/one_fourth] [one_fourth]Cook Time:30 minutes [/one_fourth] [one_fourth]Servings: 14[/one_fourth] [one_fourth_last]Difficulty Level: Medium[/one_fourth_last]

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    For Naan Dough:

    • 6 cups white flour
    • 2 cups whole milk
    • 1 cup vegetable oil
    • 1 egg, lightly beaten
    • 2 tsp granulated sugar
    • 1/2 tsp baking powder
    • 1/2 tsp salt

    For Naan Stuffing:

    • 1 cup granulated sugar
    • 1/2 cup cashews
    • 1/4 cup almonds
    • 1 cup maraschino cherry, well drained

    [/tab] [tab]Yield: 14 servings

    Amount Per Serving:( 1 serving = 1 each)

    • Calories: 500.3
    • Total Fat: 21.2 g (Saturated Fat 3.4 g)
    • Cholesterol: 18.5 mg
    • Sodium: 155.9 mg
    • Carbohydrate: 68.0 g22
    • Dietary Fiber: 2.1 g
    • Sugars: 17.2 g
    • Protein: 9.5 g

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    Directions:
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    Step 1

    To Make Dough:

    Place flour, 2 tsp sugar, baking powder and salt in a large bowl.

    Step 2

    Add milk, egg and vegetable oil. Mix well

    Step 3

    Knead a soft dough by usinf 2-3 tablespoo water ( if required).

    Step 4

    Cover the dough with a wet cloth, and keep aside in a warm place for a few hours.

    Step 5

    To Make Stuffing:

    Place 1 cup sugar, cashew nuts, almonds and maracshino cherry in a food processor.

    Step 6

    Process ingredients to a fine paste.

    Step 7

    To Make Kashmiri Naan:

    Divide dough into fourteen equal portions.

    Step 8

    Shape into balls.

    Step 9

    Roll into a round shape, approximately 6 inches in diameter.

    Step 10

    Put 1 tablespoon of the stuffing in the center of it.

    Step 11

    Fold the edges of the dough up over the stuffing and pinch it together to enclose the stuffing.

    Step 12

    Press with your hands to flatten the dough into a large 9-inch diameter circle.

    Step 13

    Preheat broiler in oven to the highest possible temperature.

    Step 14

    Heat a cast iron skillet over very high heat until very hot.

    Step 15

    Slap the naan onto the skillet.

    Step 16

    Immediately place the skillet under the broiler; it will puff up.

    Step 17

    Cook for 5 minutes, or until the naan turned golden brown.

    Step 18

    Remove from the oven, wrap in clean napkin and make the other naan’s with the same way. Kashmiri Naan is ready to serve.

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    • Dough should be smooth and pliable, not sticky.
    • Also feel free to bake the naan plain or stuff it with whatever filling you like.

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    • Serve hot.

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  • Cashew Chicken Casserole Recipe

    Cashew Chicken Casserole

    Plan ahead to get this dish ready the day before you need it. It’s easy to whip up with common pantry items. Give it a Try!!

    Cashew Chicken Casserole Recipe
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    [one_fourth]Prep Time:15 minutes[/one_fourth] [one_fourth]Cook Time:35 minutes[/one_fourth] [one_fourth]Servings:6 [/one_fourth] [one_fourth_last]Difficulty Level: Easy[/one_fourth_last]

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    • 1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained
    • 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth
    • 1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
    • 1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
    • 1 small onion, chopped
    • 3 cups cubed cooked chicken
    • 2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
    • 1-1/3 cups milk
    • 1/2 cup process cheese (Velveeta)
    • 1/2 cup chopped celery
    • 1/2 cup chopped green pepper
    • 1/4 cup butter, melted
    • 2/3 cups crushed saltines( about 20 crackers)
    • 3/4 cup cashew halves

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    Yield: 6 servings

    Amount Per Serving: 

    • Calories: 620
    • Fat: 34 g
    • Cholesterol: 102 mg
    • Sodium: 1,515 mg
    • Carbohydrate: 45 g
    • Fiber: 4g
    • Protein: 35 g

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    Step 1

    Lightly grease a 13×9-inch. baking dish with cooking spray.

    Step 2

    Layer the macaroni, chicken, cheese, celery, onion, green pepper and chestnuts in the baking dish.

    Step 3

    In a large bowl, combine the milk, soups and chicken broth.

    Step 4

    Pour this mixture over the water chestnuts.

    Step 5

    Cover and place in the refrigerator for 8 hours or overnight.

    Step 6

    In a small bowl, toss butter and cracker crumbs.

    Step 7

    Sprinkle crumbs over the casserole.

    Step 8

    Top with cashew nuts.

    Step 9

    Bake, uncovered, at 350 degree F, for 40 minutes or until macaroni is tender. Cashew Chicken Casserole is ready to serve.

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    • Serve warm.

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  • Cashew Nut Khichri Recipe

     Cashew Nut Khichri

    You are not in mood to cook? but you are feeling like making something that can be easily made and stuff your stomach then try this  Cashew Nut Khichri Recipe.
    Easily digest, take it when you get bored from all meaty and spicy dishes.Simple to cook and its very tasty and healthy as well. Your family will definitely like this and they will remember it for long.

    Cashew Nut Khichri Recipe by Rida Aftab
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    Prep Time:10 minutes

    Cook Time:35 minutes

    Servings: 5

    Ingredients

    • 2 cups long grain rice
    • 2 cups chicken broth
    • 1 cup green lentils
    • 1/2 cup cooking oil
    • 50 gm cashew nuts
    • 1 onion, thinly sliced
    • 6 green chilies, thinly sliced
    • 4 cloves
    • 2 star anise
    • 2 cardamoms
    • 1 tbsp desiccated coconut
    • 1 tsp turmeric powder
    • 1 tsp cumin seeds
    • 1 tsp black pepper
    • 1 tsp salt

     

    Directions:

    1. Wash rice with few changes of water then soak for 30 minutes.
    2. Wash green lentils with few changes of water then soak for 30 minutes.
    3. Drain and set aside.
    4. Heat oil in a deep wok or skillet over medium heat.
    5. Put onion in hot oil and fry for 4-5 minutes or until golden brown.
    6. Now add cumin seeds and fry for 30 seconds.
    7. Add chicken broth, salt, turmeric powder, coconut, black pepper, star anise, cloves.
    8. Cook for 5 minutes then add green lentils.
    9. Cook for 10-15 minutes or until green lentil is half done.
    10. Now add rice and cook for 10 minutes or until cooked through.
    11. Turn the heat off.
    12. Take it out in a serving dish.
    13. Sprinkle fried cashew nuts and green chilies over it.
    14. Cashew Nut Khichri is ready to serve.
    • Serve hot with mint Raita.

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  • Chicken Nawabi Recipe

    Chicken Nawabi

    Chicken Nawabi is a special chicken recipe that hails from the classic city of Kolkata. This delicious chicken nawabi recipe came to the city with the bawarchies of the exiled Nawab of Lucknow. This royal dish is simply magical with its delicious aroma, texture and lip-smacking taste. Chicken Nawabi has an exceptional flavour. The chicken is cooked in a white cashew nut gravy with a blend of aromatic spices which lend a divine flavour to this dish. Check it out the Chicken Nawabi recipe here!!

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    [one_fourth]Prep Time: 15 minutes[/one_fourth] [one_fourth]Cook Time: 50 minutes[/one_fourth] [one_fourth]Servings: 5 [/one_fourth] [one_fourth_last]Difficulty Level: Medium [/one_fourth_last]

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    • 3 lbs skinless chicken pieces
    • 1/4 pint thick plain yogurt
    • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
    • 4 garlic cloves, chopped
    • 1 inch fresh ginger, finely chopped
    • 4 dried red chilies
    • 2 ounces ghee or 2 ounces butter
    • 2 onions, sliced
    • 1 tsp caraway seed
    • 1 spoon garam masala
    • salt to taste
    • 12 ounces water
    • 4 ounces creamed coconut
    • 3 ounces cashew nuts
    • 2 hard-boiled eggs, sliced
    • 1/2 tsp paprika

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    Step 1

    Cut each chicken joint in two. Mix together the yogurt and turmeric till smooth.

    Step 2

    Mix the chicken with the yogurt and leave to stand overnight.

    Step 3

    In a blender process the garlic, ginger and red chillies with 2 tbsp water till smooth.

    Step 4

    Melt the ghee(or butter) in a pan over medium heat and fry the onions till golden.

    Step 5

    Remove onions from pan,pressing them against the side of the pan to save as much ghee as possible.

    Step 6

    Fry the caraway seeds and garam masala for 30 seconds and add all of the garlic/ginger mix, stir.

    Step 7

    Add the chicken and the yogurt it was marinaded in, with the onions and the salt and fry for 5 minutes.

    Step 8

    Add 9 fluid oz of the water and creamed coconut, bring to the boil, reduce the heat cover the pan and simmer 40 minutes.

    Step 9

    In the blender put the remaining water and the cashew nut and blend till smooth.

    Step 10

    Add this to the pot and cook uncovered for 5 minutes. sprinkled with the paprika and garnished with the eggs. Chicken Nawabi is ready to serve.

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    • Serve with Tandoori Naan, boiled rice or paratha.

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  • Crunchy Cashew Nut Kulfi Recipe

    Crunchy Cashew Nut Kulfi is a popular frozen dairy dessert from the Indian Subcontinent. This classic frozen dessert made with condensed and evaporated milk, cashew-nuts, khoya and whipped topping. Homemade Cashew brittle add little crunch. Its a delightful summer treat. Check it out the crunchy cashew nut kulfi recipe here!!

    [one_third] Prep Time: 8 hours + 30 minutes[/one_third] [one_third]Cook Time: 0 minutes[/one_third] [one_third_last] Servings: 6[/one_third_last]

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    For Kulfi:

    • 1 liter milk
    • 1 tsp rose water
    • 250 gm ricotta cheese (khoya)
    • 1 packet cream
    • 1 cup cashew nuts
    • 1/2 cup sugar
    • 1/2 tin condenser milk
    • 2 tbsp cornflour
    • 1/4 tsp cardamom powder

    For Caramel

    • 1/2 cup sugar

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    Step 1

    Pour milk in a small saucepan.

    Step 2

    Cook for 2-3 minutes or until it comes to a boil.

    Step 3

    Stir in sugar and cook for 4-5 minutes or until sugar is dissolved.

    Step 4

    In a small bowl, dissolve corn flour in a little milk.

    Step 5

    Pour this mixture into the saucepan.Stir continuously.

    Step 6

    Add khoya, cream, condensed milk, rose water and cardamom powder. Mix well. Keep aside to cool.

    Step 7

    Place sugar in a frying pan. Cook for 2 minutes or until sugar melts and turn into golden brown color.

    Step 8

    Stir in cashew nut.

    Step 9

    Now pour caramel mixture in a greased plate. Spread evenly.

    Step 10

    Keep aside until set. Crush well.

    Step 11

    Put a little crushed caramel in each Qulfi mold.

    Step 12

    Fill the remaining mold with milk mixture. Place in the refrigerator for 8 hours or overnight. Crunchy Cashew Nut Kulfi is ready to serve. Enjoy!!

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    • Serve chilled.

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  • Lamb Cashew Korma Recipe

    Try this Lamb Cashew Korma recipe from a member of the Recipes table Community.

    [one_third] Prep Time: 15 minutes[/one_third] [one_third]Cook Time: 1 hour 20 minutes[/one_third] [one_third_last] Servings: 6[/one_third_last]

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    • 1-1/2 lb Lamb or mutton, cut into 2 inch cubes
    • 3 tbsp Ghee or oil
    • 1 tbsp red Chili powder
    • 1/2 tsp Saffron
    • 2 Onions, thinly sliced
    • 1 Cinnamon stick, about 4 inch
    • 1 Cup plain yogurt
    • 2 Tomatoes, quartered
    • 1/2 Cup of cashew nuts
    • 4 Cloves garlic
    • 1 Inch ginger, sliced
    • 4 tbsp Malaysian meat curry powder
    • Salt to taste

    For Garnishing:

    • 2 tbsp Fresh cilantro, finely chopped
    • 2 Green Chilies, thinly sliced
    • 3 tbsp cashew nuts, chopped

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    Step 1

    Grind cashew nuts, garlic and ginger into a paste with the help of mortar, pestle or blender.

    Step 2

    Soak saffron threads in 1/4cup boiling hot water for about 10 minutes. Strain and keep aside.

    Step 3

    Take a wok or pot and heat ghee. Combine meat with it, brown well to seal in the juices, keep aside.

    Step 4

    In the same wok, add a little more ghee, if required. Add sliced onions and cinnamon stick, cook till onions turn translucent.

    Step 5

    Add meat curry powder, ground paste, and chili powder, stir-fry till quite toasted and oil starts to ooze from paste.

    Step 6

    Add meat and season with salt, stir fine to coat equally. Add the saffron water and additional water.

    Step 7

    Bring it to a boil, decrease the heat to medium-low. Cover and simmer for about 45 minutes, stir occasionally, add a little water if it starts to dry up too rapidly.

    Step 8

    Add tomatoes and yogurt, when the meat is almost cooked.

    Step 9

    Cover, and simmer on low flame till the meat is very tender. Lamb Cashew Korma is ready to serve.

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    • Serve with chapati or rice.

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  • Chicken Kandhari Kofta Recipe

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    Chicken kandhari kofta Recipe

    Ingredients:

    • 1/2 kg chicken mince
    • 1/2 tsp cinnamon powder
    • Salt to taste
    • 3 tbsp Oil
    • 2 onions, ground to paste
    • 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
    • 1 tsp red chilli powder
    • 1 tbsp coriander powder
    • 1/2 cup tomato puree
    • 2/3 cup cashew-nut paste
    • 1/2 tsp garam masala powder
    • 1/2 cup fresh cream

    How to make Chicken Kandhari Kofta:

    • Mix chicken mince with cinnamon powder and one tsp salt.
    • Divide into equal-sized portions (approx 10) and shape into koftas (balls).
    • Keep aside.
    • Heat oil in a pan, add onion paste and cook till it turns pink.
    • Add ginger-garlic paste and fry for a minute.
    • Add red chilli powder and coriander powder.
    • Now, stir in tomato puree and cashew-nut  paste dissolved in some water.
    • Cook for five minutes on high, stirring constantly.
    • Add one and half cups of water, bring to a boil.
    • Add chicken koftas, cover and cook for ten minutes, stirring now and then.
    • Add garam masala powder and check seasoning.
    • Simmer for three minutes.
    • Add fresh cream, stir well.
    • Chicken Kandhari Kofta is ready to serve.
    • Serve with naan or boiled rice.