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Notes on cashews and how we work
Nov 5, 2026
Cashew Roasting Levels Explained: Light, Golden, Dark and Burnt
A cashew can be pale and mild, golden and buttery, dark and smoky, or deliberately charred. Here is what each roasting level looks and tastes like, how it changes the cashew, and how to roast at home.
Nov 4, 2026
Cashews in Sri Lankan Cooking: From Kaju Curry to Aluwa
Cashews appear everywhere in Sri Lankan food, from creamy curries and yellow rice to devilled snacks and festive sweets. Here is a guide to the classic kaju dishes, which cashews to use for each, and where to start.
Nov 3, 2026
Calories in a 250g, 500g and 1kg Pack of Cashews: How Long Does a Pack Last?
How many calories, how much protein and how many portions are in a 250g, 500g or 1kg pack of cashews? Here are the numbers worked out by pack size, and what they mean for planning your snacking.
Nov 2, 2026
Kaju Maluwa Tips: How to Make the Creamiest Cashew Curry
Kaju maluwa is simple, but small details decide whether the gravy is silky or split and the cashews are tender or tough. Here are practical tips on cashews, coconut milk, spices, timing and fixing problems.
Nov 1, 2026
Cashew Delivery Fees in Sri Lanka Explained: What You Will Pay, Pack by Pack
How much does it cost to have cashews delivered in Sri Lanka? Here is how our weight-based delivery fee works, with worked examples for a single pack, a 1kg order and a gift box, and ways to pay less.
Oct 31, 2026
Festive Cashew Gifts for Deepavali and Christmas: Ideas, Budgets and When to Order
Deepavali is in early November this year and Christmas follows in December. Here are cashew gift ideas for every budget, how delivery timing works, how to add a personal note, and a simple planning list.
Oct 30, 2026
Salted, Unsalted or Seasoned Cashews: Which Should You Buy?
Plain, lightly salted, garlic, devilled, burnt: each type of cashew suits a different job. Here is how to choose between them, what to look for on the label, and which to pick for snacking, cooking and gifts.
Oct 29, 2026
How to Choose a Cashew Gift Box: Thank-You, Snack & Cook, Taster and Grand Festive Compared
Five Kajuwa gift boxes, five different gifts. Here is what is inside each one, who it suits, how the prices compare, and how to add a personal note, so you can choose the right box with confidence.
Oct 28, 2026
The Best Cashew Pairings: Coffee, Tea and Snack-Time Ideas
Which cashew goes with which drink? From burnt cashews and black coffee to salt and pepper cashews with milk tea, here are simple pairing ideas for tea time, coffee breaks and sharing with guests.
Oct 27, 2026
Cashews for Kids and Toddlers: Safe Ways to Serve Them
Cashews can be part of a child's diet, but whole nuts are a choking risk for young children and nut allergies can be serious. Here is how families serve cashews safely, with ideas for different ages.
Oct 26, 2026
Cashew Brittle: A Crunchy Homemade Gift You Can Make in 30 Minutes
Cashew brittle is crunchy, golden and easier than it looks. Here is a simple recipe, the safety rules for working with hot sugar, how to avoid a chewy or burnt batch, and how to package it as a gift.
Oct 25, 2026
Cashew Aluwa: A Step-by-Step Sri Lankan Sweet for Special Occasions
Cashew aluwa is a traditional Sri Lankan sweet made with cashew powder, sugar and cardamom. Here is a step-by-step recipe, how to tell when the syrup is ready, and how to fix the common problems.
Oct 24, 2026
Where to Buy Cashews Online in Sri Lanka: Colombo, Galle, Kalutara and Beyond
Looking for fresh roasted cashews near you? Here is how to buy cashews online in Sri Lanka, which towns we deliver to, how long it takes, and what to check before you order.
Oct 23, 2026
Cashew Price Per 250g and 500g in Sri Lanka: What You Pay and How to Compare
How much do 250g and 500g of cashews cost in Sri Lanka? Here are our October 2026 prices for every pack size, what delivery adds, and how to work out which pack is the best value for you.
Oct 22, 2026
Oatmeal Cashew Muffins: A Grab-and-Go Breakfast
Soft oatmeal muffins with banana and chopped cashews. A simple bake that makes breakfast easier on busy mornings.
Oct 22, 2026
Cashew Yoghurt Bowls and Other Easy Breakfast Ideas
A few chopped cashews can turn a plain bowl of yoghurt or porridge into a more filling breakfast. Here are simple combinations to try.
Oct 21, 2026
Spiced Roasted Cashews at Home (and a Shortcut If You'd Rather Not)
Spiced roasted cashews are easy to make in your oven. Here's a simple recipe, plus tips for getting the spices to stick.
Oct 21, 2026
Creamy Cashew Noodles: A 15-Minute Dinner
A silky cashew butter sauce, a few vegetables and a handful of crunchy cashews. This noodle dish is ready in about 15 minutes.
Oct 20, 2026
Tree Nut Allergy and Cashews: What You Should Know
Cashews are a tree nut, and tree nut allergies can be serious. Here is some plain, general information on symptoms, cross-reactions and buying safely.
Oct 20, 2026
Cashews in a Plant-Based Diet: Milk, Cream, Sauces and More
Cashews are creamy, mild and blend smoothly, which makes them a favourite base for dairy-free cooking. Here are the ways people use them.
Oct 19, 2026
Easy No-Bake Cashew Energy Balls with Dates and Cocoa
Four ingredients, no oven and ten minutes. These cashew and date energy balls are a handy snack for lunchboxes and busy afternoons.
Oct 19, 2026
Yellow Rice with Cashews (Kaha Bath): A Festive Sri Lankan Favourite
Fragrant yellow rice with fried cashews is a staple of festivals and family celebrations. Here's a simple way to make it at home.
Oct 18, 2026
How to Make Cashew Butter at Home (Just Cashews and a Pinch of Salt)
Homemade cashew butter needs only cashews and a food processor. Here's the method, the stages it goes through and how to use it.
Oct 18, 2026
Cashew Pesto in Five Minutes: A Pine Nut Alternative
Pine nuts are expensive. Cashews give a pesto with a similar creamy richness, and it takes five minutes in a blender.
Oct 17, 2026
How to Make Cashew Milk at Home in Three Simple Steps
Cashew milk is the easiest nut milk to make: soak, blend, and you're done. Here's the method, the ratios and ideas for using it.
Oct 17, 2026
Cashew Cream: A Dairy-Free Secret for Curries and Desserts
Blend soaked cashews with a little water and you get a rich, silky cream that works in curries, sauces and sweets. Here's how to make it and use it.
Oct 17, 2026
What Do Cashews Taste Like? Raw, Roasted, Burnt and Devilled
Mild, buttery and slightly sweet, but roasting and seasoning change everything. Here is what raw, roasted, burnt, garlic, salt and pepper and devilled cashews taste like, and which to try first.
Oct 16, 2026
How Cashew Quality and Safety Are Checked
Behind a pack of cashews are limits for moisture, fat quality and microbes. Here's a plain-language look at the standards that apply to cashew kernels.
Oct 16, 2026
What Happens to the Cashew Shell? The Surprising Uses of CNSL
The cashew's hard shell holds a dark, caustic oil that is far too harsh to eat, but it has a second life in industry. Here's what it's used for.
Oct 16, 2026
1kg Cashew Price in Sri Lanka: Retail vs Wholesale, and What to Check
What does 1kg of cashews cost in Sri Lanka? Here are our 1kg prices for October 2026, how the price per kilo changes with pack size, what delivery adds, and how to compare retail and bulk prices fairly.