Chatpata Tender Cocunut & Cashew Nuts.

Fresh cashew nuts, a seasonal delicacy, is available in Konkan and sold in some parts of Mumbai.
In season foodies travel long distances to acquire this fruit. Friends communicate with one another and inform its availability. My mother used to buy it from Dadar.

There are a number of ways to cook it . Each family has there own recipes. If you cannot get fresh cashew nuts don't worry. Soak plain cashew nuts  in warm water, all night, they will be soft by morning.

Ingredients:

• 100 gms cashew nuts
• 1/2 tender coconut  flesh (thick).
• 1tsp goda masala ( goda masala is a Maharashtrian garam masala the word goda is sweet and the sweetness comes from the roasted dry coconut).
• You can use garam masala and add 1/4 tsp dried roasted coconut
• 1/4 tsp red chilli powder 
• 1 tsp amchur powder
• salt to taste
• 1/2 tsp mustard seeds
• 1 tsp oil

Method:

• Soak the fresh cashew nuts in warm water for 30 mins. If using regular cashewnuts soak in warm water overnight.
• Cut tender coconut flesh into small pieces
• Heat oil, when hot, add mustard seeds and some curry leaves.
• Add the cashew nuts and the tender coconut flesh and add all masalas.
•  Stir fry for 2 mins.

Serve as a starter or side dish.