Best Curried Cashews Recipe How To Make Curried Cashews

Ingredients

2 c. raw cashews (10 oz.)

1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil

Kosher salt

1 tbsp. yellow curry powder

2 tsp. sugar

1/4 tsp. ground turmeric

1/4 tsp. sweet paprika

Freshly ground black pepper

3 tbsp. fresh lime juice, plus 1 lime finely zested

Preparation

Step 1Preheat oven to 300°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Pour cashews onto prepared sheet. Toss with oil and ¼ teaspoon salt and spread in an even layer. Bake, tossing halfway through, until cashews are light golden, about 15 minutes.Step 2Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk curry powder, sugar, turmeric, paprika, and a few grinds of black pepper with lime juice until smooth.Step 3Remove tray from oven and carefully pour spice mixture over cashews, tossing well to coat. Step 4Return tray to oven and bake, tossing halfway through, until cashews are toasted and curry mixture darkens slightly, about 15 minutes more. (The cashews will crisp as they cool) Step 5While still warm, scrape cashews onto a plate in an even layer and sprinkle with salt and lime zest. Let cool at least 15 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature.