Indian Spiced Cashews Recipes

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.).

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.

INDIAN-SPICED CASHEW-LIME COOKIES

Steps:

• Cookies:Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a food processor, pulse cashews with 1/2 cup flour until nuts are very finely ground. In a bowl, whisk to combine cashew mixture with remaining 1 1/2 cups flour, the baking powder, salt, zest, cardamom, and cayenne pepper.
• In a separate bowl, beat butter and brown sugar with an electric mixer on medium-high speed until fluffy, 3 to 4 minutes. Add lime juice and egg, and beat until combined. Reduce speed to low; add flour mixture and beat just until combined.
• Divide dough into quarters, and shape into 3/4-inch square logs. Chill 30 minutes. (Dough may be wrapped in plastic and refrigerated up to 1 week or frozen up to 3 months; bring to room temperature before proceeding.) Slice logs to form 3/4-inch cubes. Press top of each cube gently to round corners; place cubes on parchment-lined baking sheets, spacing 1 1/2 inches apart. Bake, rotating sheets halfway through, until golden on edges and bottoms, 13 to 15 minutes. Let cookies cool completely on wire racks.
• Lime Glaze:In a small bowl, whisk to combine confectioners' sugar and lime juice until smooth. Use immediately.
• Brush the top of each cookie with glaze. Sprinkle about 1/4 teaspoon spice blend on top of each cookie. Let set 30 minutes. Cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature up to 3 days.

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.