Kadju badun (deviled cashewnuts)

6 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
225gramsCashewnuts
½teaspoonPaprika
½teaspoonTurmeric
½teaspoonSalt
1teaspoonWater
250millilitresOil
1teaspoonChilli powder

Directions

Mix the cashewnuts, paprika, turmeric, salt and water together in a bowl and allow to stand for 1 hour. Heat the oil and deep fry the cashewnuts until evenly browned. Remove from the oil, drain well and place on serving dish. Sprinkle with chilli powder and mix well.

From: "A taste of Sri Lanka" by Indra Jayasekera, ISBN 962 224 010 0