Also called as cashew nut halves - Cashew Kernels broken evenly into 2 parts are less expensive than wholes. They are used in economy packs and also for candy bars, sweets and pastry. Splits are crisper than wholes and sometimes preferred for that reason.

Place the cashew nut one at a time on the chopping board and with the help of a sharp knife slice each cashew nut into half vertically. These are better store-bought than cut into halves manually at home as it's a tedious and time consuming process.

Cashew paste can be made soaking cashew in little water or milk. Then add it to blender and form a smooth paste using little water. It can be added to vegetable or baked dishes to augment flavour.

Cashews can be chopped horizontally or vertically, with a sharp knife. It can be stored in a tight jar and refrigerated. It comes handy to use whenever required.

Cashews can be crushed with a mortar and pestle. A special cashew crusher is also available in the market. This helps to keep the oils of the cashew intact while crushing. It can be stored in a tight jar and refrigerated. It comes handy to use whenever required.

Whole or half cashews can be shallow or deep fried in Oil, Ghee or Butter, as per the recipe. It can be added to any snack, Rice or Vegetable preparation.

Cashews can be finely powdered or coarsely powdered in a grinder. Fine powder can be sprinkled on any sweet preparation. It can be quickly used for making cashew paste, Cashew milk. Coarse cashew powder can be used to make desserts like sheera and halwa.

"Toasting" nut, in the oven or in the microwave is one of the good ways to avoid addition of fat. There's nothing like the taste of a freshly roasted cashew. While we love raw and unsalted cashews, especially for cooking, roasted and salted make a delightful snacking experience. The sweetness of the nut is enhanced by roasting and a light sprinkling of salt. Roasted cashews are widely available, both salted and unsalted, whole or in pieces.

Toasted salted cashews are a treat. . Sprinkling a little salt on toasted nuts enhances the taste and is a delicious snack. It is usually done by; spreading cashews in a single layer over the. Then cook for 10-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are golden-brown. They can burn quickly, so keep an eye on them. Cool them and sprinkle salt as desired. One advantage to toast cashews at home is you can limit the amount of salt. The nut industry apparently uses a salt-flour mixture to increase adhesion, which is the powdery stuff you find at the bottom of a can. In markets, it is available under various brands. Check the freshness with the help of manufacturing and expiry date