Oly Kajuchi Bhaji – Marathi Recipe

Instructions

• Take cashew in microwave safe bowl and add water in it.
• Microwave the bowl for 30 seconds or 1 minute. Water should be hot.
• Timing of microwaving depends upon thickness of bowl and quantity of cashew nuts.
• Microwaving helps in peeling the cashews easily.
• Peel off all the cashew nuts and keep aside.
• Heat up oil in a pan. Add onion and fry on medium heat for about 3-4 minutes.
• Add garlic and ginger. Fry for another 5-6 minutes.
• When onion begins to turn golden, add blended fresh coconut and fry for another 3-4 minutes.
• When coconut and onion get even golden colour, turn off the gas and let it cool down a little.
• When the mixture is cooled down, transfer it into blender pot and blend into coarse paste.
• You can add a little water if required when blending. Masala is ready for kajuchi bhaji.
• Heat up oil in a pan. Add Malvani masala into oil and fry for a minute.
• Add peeled kaju and mix well with masala. Add water.
• Cover and cook on medium heat for about 7-8 minutes until kaju are cooked well.
• Kaju must be cooked well.
• Add blended masala and mix well again.
• Fry the mixture for about 2 minutes and add hot water.
• Add salt to taste and mix well. Cover and cook on medium heat for about 7-8 minutes.
• Turn off the gas and kajuchi bhaji is already. Add coriander leaves for garnishing.
• Kajuchi usal goes well with ghavane or tandalache bhakari.
• You can have it with plain boiled rice too.