Indian Spiced Cashews Food

INDIAN-SPICED CASHEWS

Steps:

• On parchment paper-lined or greased rimmed baking sheet, toast cashews in 350°F (180°C) oven until fragrant and golden, about 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, in large bowl, combine 2 tbsp (25 mL) of the sugar, salt, curry powder and cumin; set aside.
• In saucepan, bring water, remaining brown sugar and butter to boil, stirring constantly. Add cashews, stirring to coat; simmer until no liquid remains, about 3 minutes. Add to spice mixture; toss to coat well.
• Spread nuts on same baking sheet; roast until coating is dry and slightly golden, about 10 minutes. Let cool on pan on rack. (Make-ahead: Store in airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.).

SPICY CASHEWS

Steps:

• Place a medium-size saute pan over medium heat. Add olive oil and cashews and toss to coat. Add chili powder, salt, and pepper and toss until warmed through. Remove from heat and serve. They will crisp as they sit.

INDIAN SPICED ROASTED NUTS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°.
• Combine the first 8 ingredients in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave at HIGH for 30 seconds; stir until blended. Add nuts to sugar mixture; toss to coat.
• Spread nuts evenly on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake at 350° for 15 minutes or until golden brown. Cool.

CAJUN CASHEWS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Line a jelly roll pan with a sheet of aluminum foi and set aside. May also use a Silpat mat.
• Place the butter, vinegar, Tabasco sauce, cayenne pepper, garlic salt annd salt in a medium-size heavy saucepan over medium heat and stir until the butter is melted and the seasonings are well incorporated.
• Add the cashews and toss until they are well coated with the mixture.
• Pour nuts onto the prepared and spread so they form a single layer.
• Bake until the nuts are dark golden brown, 10 to 15 minutes.
• When nuts are done, remove them from the oven and cool 5 minutes. Scrape the nuts and any dry seasonings from the bottom of the pan into a mixing bowl. Toss well.

INDIAN SPICED CASHEWS, PISTACHIOS AND CURRANTS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 with rack in the middle.
• On rimmed baking sheet with silpat or parchment toast cashews 4 minutes, rotate and 4 more minutes.
• Add pistachios and toast 2 more minutes then move to wire rack.
• Mix the spice mix together in a bowl.
• Bring glze to a bowl over medium high heat, stirring constantly.
• Stir in nuts and stir until shiny and liquid is evaporated, about 1.5 minutes.
• Put nuts and currants in spice bowl and toss well to coat.
• Put back on baking sheet to cool.

SPICED GINGER CASHEWS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Stir together sugar, coarse salt, ground ginger, and cayenne pepper in a small bowl.
• Whisk egg white in a medium bowl until frothy. Stir roasted cashews into egg white; toss to coat.
• Sprinkle sugar-and-spice mixture over nuts, and stir to coat. Arrange nuts in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake, stirring halfway through, until golden brown, about 30 minutes. Let cool, or serve warm.

BOMBAY SPICED CASHEWS

Steps:

• Stir first 6 ingredients together in a large frying pan over medium heat.
• When butter mixture bubbly, add cashews and stir until hot and coated, (about 3 to 4 minutes).
• Spread on paper towels to cool.

CURRY SPICED CASHEWS

Steps:

• In a large nonstick skillet, cook cashews over medium heat until toasted, about 4 minutes. Add the oil, curry powder, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, cumin and cayenne. Cook and stir for 2-4 minutes or until cashews are well coated. Spread on foil to cool completely. Stir in cranberries; store in an airtight container.