Toasted Spiced Cashews

Submitted by Chef PotPie

"From Fine Cooking magazine. This recipe uses garam masala, which is different than most. Everyone in our house loves garam masala, but I never thought of using it on spiced nuts before. YUM!"

 

• Ready In: 40mins
• Ingredients: 6
• Yields: 1 1/4 pounds of nuts

ingredients

• 1 1⁄4 lbs unsalted cashews (about 4 cups)
• 1 large egg white, beaten slightly
• 1⁄4 cup sugar
• 4 teaspoons garam masala
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1⁄2 - 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper

directions

1. Position oven rack to middle of oven and heat oven to 325°F.
2. In a large bowl, toss the cashews with the egg white, coating the nuts evenly. Add remaining ingredients and toss thoroughly to combine.
3. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment. Spread the nuts on the baking sheet and roast, stirring every 5 minutes and breaking up clumps, until nicely browned, about 25 to 35 minutes.
4. Break up any clumps again while the nuts are still warm.
5. Cool and serve.