Cashew Nuts

More popularly known as “kaju”, cashews are the most commonly used nut in the Indian subcontinent. While the cashew plant is native to northeast Brazil, the Portuguese took it to Goa, India between 1560 and 1565 , from where it spread throughout southeast Asia and Africa. Cashews are rich sources of dietary minerals, including copper, magnesium, phosphorous and manganese. Iron, potassium, zinc and selenium are present in significant content as well.

Usage

5-6 piece of cashews must be included in the diet daily. Cashews can be eaten simply raw and natural and can also be roasted or added into delicacies. Cashews are multipurpose, versatile nut used in sweets, bakeries, pulao and thousands of other recipes, giving their own nutty, creamy taste.