Toasted walnuts with curry spices

2 cups

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
¾teaspoonCurry powder
¾teaspoonGround cumin
¼teaspoonGround coriander
¼teaspoonGround ginger
¼teaspoonCayenne pepper
teaspoonGround cinnamon
2cupsShelled walnuts, halved
1tablespoonUnsalted butter
3tablespoonsSugar
2tablespoonsWater
½teaspoonSalt
Oil or cooking spray
For cookie sheet

Directions

1. Mix spices in small bowl and set aside.

2. Place nut halves in dry cast-iron skillet over medium heat and cook, stirring frequently, 4 to 5 minutes, just until the nuts begin to sizzle and become fragrant. Add butter and stir until melted. Add spices and stir constantly until they are fragrant and begin to darken, about 1 minute.

3. Add sugar, water, and salt; continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until sauce thickens and walnuts are glazed, 5 to 6 minutes.

4. Turn nuts onto greased cookie sheet; arrange in single layer, using two forks to separate individual nuts. Let cool completely and store.

Cook's Illustrated

February 1996

Submitted By DIANE LAZARUS On 12-27-95