Recipes & Uses

Why Choose Cashew Pieces 180g?

• Naturally creamy flavour: Enjoy the mild, buttery taste of cashews in a convenient chopped form.

• Ready-to-use pieces: Ideal for adding directly to recipes without the need to chop whole cashews.

• Perfect for Indian cooking: A delicious addition to curries, pulao, biryani, korma and rich gravies.

• Versatile baking ingredient: Suitable for cookies, cakes, muffins, brownies and homemade slices.

• Great for snacking: Combine with other nuts, seeds and dried fruit for a homemade snack mix.

• Source of plant-based protein: Cashews provide protein as part of a balanced diet.

• Contains essential minerals: Cashews provide nutrients such as magnesium, copper and phosphorus.

• Convenient 180g pack: A useful pantry size for cooking, baking and everyday meal preparation.

How to Use Cashew Pieces

Cashew pieces can be used in a wide variety of sweet and savoury dishes.

• For Indian curries: Add to korma, creamy vegetable curries, gravies and other dishes for richness and texture.

• For rice dishes: Sprinkle into pulao, biryani or vegetable rice for a nutty flavour.

• For stir-fries: Add to vegetable stir-fries and Asian-inspired dishes for extra crunch.

• For baking: Mix into biscuits, muffins, cakes, brownies and homemade slices.

• For breakfast: Sprinkle over porridge, muesli, granola, cereal or yoghurt.

• For homemade trail mix: Combine with almonds, raisins, seeds and dried fruit.

• For desserts: Use in Indian sweets, puddings, chocolate bark and other homemade treats.

• For salads: Sprinkle over leafy greens, roasted vegetables and grain bowls.

• For cashew paste: Soak and blend cashew pieces into a smooth paste for creamy sauces and gravies, where appropriate for your recipe.

• For homemade snacks: Lightly toast in a pan to bring out their nutty aroma before adding to suitable dishes.

Most Popular Recipes Using Cashew Pieces

Discover delicious ways to use Cashew Pieces 180g in your home kitchen.

1. Creamy Vegetable Korma

Blend soaked cashew pieces with water to make a smooth paste. Add to a vegetable curry with suitable spices and seasonings to create a creamy texture and rich flavour.

2. Cashew Vegetable Pulao

Cook basmati rice with vegetables and your preferred spices. Add lightly toasted cashew pieces towards the end of cooking for a delicious nutty finish.

3. Homemade Cashew Granola

Combine rolled oats, cashew pieces, seeds, a little oil and your preferred sweetener. Bake until golden and crunchy, then serve with yoghurt or milk.

4. Cashew Chocolate Brownies

Fold cashew pieces into chocolate brownie batter before baking. Their creamy flavour complements chocolate and adds a satisfying texture.

5. Cashew and Raisin Trail Mix

Combine cashew pieces with raisins, almonds, pumpkin seeds and dried cranberries for a convenient homemade snack.

6. Vegetable Stir-Fry with Cashews

Stir-fry your favourite vegetables with garlic, ginger and a suitable sauce. Add cashew pieces towards the end of cooking for a nutty crunch.

7. Homemade Cashew Cookies

Mix cashew pieces into cookie dough with vanilla, oats or chocolate chips. Bake until golden for a delicious homemade treat.

8. Indian Cashew Burfi

Use finely ground cashew pieces as the base for a homemade cashew sweet. Combine with sugar syrup according to a suitable recipe and allow to set before cutting into pieces.

Nutritional Benefits of Cashews

Cashews contain several nutrients that can contribute to a balanced diet.

• Plant-based protein: Contributes to the growth and maintenance of body tissues.

• Unsaturated fats: Cashews contain predominantly unsaturated fats, which can form part of a balanced eating pattern.

• Magnesium: Supports normal muscle and nerve function and contributes to energy metabolism.

• Copper: Contributes to normal energy metabolism and the maintenance of normal connective tissues.

• Phosphorus: Contributes to the maintenance of normal bones and teeth.

• Zinc: Supports normal immune system function.

• Dietary fibre: Contributes fibre to your everyday diet.

Cashews are energy-dense, so enjoy them in portions that suit your dietary needs.

Storage Instructions

To help maintain the freshness, flavour and quality of your Cashew Pieces 180g:

• Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and heat.

• Keep the packaging securely sealed after opening or transfer the pieces to an airtight container.

• Protect from moisture and strong odours.

• Refrigerate for longer storage if needed, particularly in warm conditions.

• Freeze in a well-sealed, freezer-safe container or bag for extended storage.

Always follow the storage instructions and best-before date provided on the product packaging.

Product Details

• Product name: Cashew Pieces

• Brand / retailer: SpiceNEasy NZ

• Net weight: 180g

• Product type: Edible tree nuts

• Flavour profile: Mild, creamy and naturally buttery

• Texture: Tender with a gentle crunch

• Common uses: Indian cooking, curries, rice dishes, stir-fries, baking, desserts and trail mixes

• Storage: Store in a cool, dry place and keep sealed after opening

• Allergen information: Contains cashews (tree nuts). Check the product packaging for any additional allergen or cross-contact information.

Frequently Asked Questions About Cashew Pieces

What are cashew pieces used for?

Cashew pieces are ideal for curries, gravies, pulao, biryani, stir-fries, baking, desserts, granola and homemade trail mixes.

Can cashew pieces be used in Indian cooking?

Yes. They are particularly useful in creamy curries, korma, gravies, rice dishes and traditional Indian sweets.

Can I make cashew paste from cashew pieces?

Yes. Soak the pieces as directed by your recipe and blend with water until smooth. Cashew paste can help create a creamy consistency in sauces, gravies and curries.

Can cashew pieces be used for baking?

Yes. Add them to biscuits, cakes, brownies, muffins, granola bars and homemade slices for extra flavour and texture.

Can cashew pieces be roasted?

Yes. Lightly toast them in a dry pan over low to medium heat, stirring frequently until lightly golden. Watch carefully to avoid burning.

How should I store cashew pieces after opening?

Keep them in an airtight container in a cool, dry place. Refrigeration or freezing can help preserve freshness for longer.

Are cashew pieces suitable for people with nut allergies?

No. Cashews are tree nuts and may cause allergic reactions. Anyone with a cashew allergy should avoid this product and check the packaging for allergen and cross-contact information.

Buy Cashew Pieces 180g Online in New Zealand

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Note 

At Spice N Easy, we take food safety and allergen awareness seriously. Please be aware that all our products are packed in a facility in New Zealand , that also handles various allergens, including tree nuts, peanuts, sesame, lupin, gluten-containing cereals, soy, milk, eggs, and other potential allergens.

Although we take care to minimise the risk of cross-contact, we cannot guarantee that our products are completely free from traces of these allergens.

If you have a food allergy, intolerance, or dietary restriction, please read the product label carefully before consumption. If you have any concerns about allergens in our products, please contact us before placing your order.

Your safety and well-being are important to us. Thank you for choosing Spice N Easy.