Make this flavorful Indian snack by tossing cashews with garam masala, curry powder and coconut flakes and baking until toasty and crisp.
| Level: | Easy |
| Total: | 40 min |
| Active: | 10 min |
| Yield: | about 5 cups |
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup unsweetened flaked coconut
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 2 teaspoons garam masala
- 1 teaspoon curry powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric, optional
- Kosher salt
- Vegetable or canola oil, for the baking sheet
- 1 large egg white
- 4 cups unsalted raw cashews
Instructions
- Mix together the coconut, sugar, garam masala, curry powder, turmeric if using and 1 1/2 teaspoons salt in a small bowl and set aside.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly coat a rimmed baking sheet with oil.
- Put the egg white in a large bowl and whisk until frothy. Add the cashews and toss to coat in the egg white. Add the spice blend and toss to coat.
- Spread the nut mixture evenly on the prepared baking sheet and bake, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes. Let cool on the baking sheet, then transfer to a large bowl.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size | 1 of 12 servings |
| Calories | 279 |
| Total Fat | 21 g |
| Saturated Fat | 4 g |
| Carbohydrates | 18 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 6 g |
| Protein | 9 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 127 mg |