| Level: | Easy |
| Total: | 1 hr 50 min |
| Prep: | 5 min |
| Inactive: | 1 hr |
| Cook: | 45 min |
| Yield: | 4 to 6 servings |
Ingredients
- Vegetable cooking spray
- 2 egg whites
- 2 cups roasted and salted almonds
- 2 cups roasted and salted cashew nuts
- 2 cups walnut halves
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons Madras curry powder
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 2 1/2 teaspoons garlic salt
- 1 1/4 teaspoons cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Place an oven rack in the center of the oven. Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F. Spray a baking sheet, liberally, with vegetable cooking spray. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk the egg whites until frothy. Add the nuts and stir until coated. In a small bowl, combine the sugar, curry powder, cumin, garlic salt, cayenne pepper, cardamom, and cinnamon. Sprinkle the sugar mixture over the nuts and toss until coated. Arrange the nuts in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 45 minutes until golden and fragrant. Cool for 1 hour.
- Using a metal spatula, remove the nuts from the baking sheet. Break the nuts into bite- sized pieces and place in serving bowls.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size | 1 of 6 servings |
| Calories | 915 |
| Total Fat | 71 g |
| Saturated Fat | 8 g |
| Carbohydrates | 58 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 12 g |
| Sugar | 31 g |
| Protein | 26 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 25 mg |
Reviews
This recipe is great! Love that egg white is used instead of butter. The sweet/spice balance is perfect. I baked mine at 275 (because thats what I use for making granola) and baked longer than recipe called for. The 1 sheet pan I used was very full and may have slowed down the cook time. I might divide between 2 pans next time. Anyway – very delicious!
I’ve made them frequently. My boss is from India and gobbles them up every time I make them. They go with everything.
These are so yummy! I used curry powder I had on hand, not Madras curry but it came out great. Curry always has great aroma that is so intriguing. The only thing was the temperature (250F)- it seemed to be too low and the nuts weren’t getting “dry” at all, rather it stayed wet so I raised the temp to 350F.
These are so good, I can’t stop eating them! The recipe was so easy. For my first time, I halved the quantity just in case, but really there was no need. I didn’t have cardamom, so substituted 1/2 the amt with nutmeg, and accidentally forgot to 1/2 they cayenne, but even with those alterations, the flavor profile is perfection. The perfect balance of sweet and spicy. I will put this recipe on my hostess rotation.
This is a great recipe! I always try to prepare them as close to the original recipe as possible but the recipe is easy to modify for personal preference or depending on what nuts & spices are available or on hand. I have taken them to parties and have packaged them in jars for gifts. I generally get rave reviews (while giving credit to Giada), although a very few people found them too spicy. I am often asked for the recipe. Brava!
Made first time with no cardamom and it was super tasty, tried cutting sugar out second time with less stellar results. I will try Stevia next time to try to have a sugar free, gluten free, yummy gift and app ready to go. Thanks!
FABULOUS! I made this recipe as gift treats for my staff and they loved these nuts! I didn’t have Cardamom on hand so I substituted with 1/2 teaspoon Nutmeg. It still had a warm flavor that was subtle. I’ll making this again for New Years!
Fantastic! I did reduce the cumin in 1/2 because I’m not too fond of it. But some is ok!
I followed this recipe to a T. We ordered fresh pecans that were unsalted from Georgia. Sooo….I added 2-1/4 teaspoons of Kosher salt and organic garlic granules instead of garlic salt as that’s what we use in our home, along with all the other organic spices mentioned in this recipe.
Came out amazing! We are, all about intense flavors of all foods from our travels around the globe. If you are a simple eater….don’t make this!
Came out amazing! We are, all about intense flavors of all foods from our travels around the globe. If you are a simple eater….don’t make this!
Love these and make them often – great for dinner parties or hostess gifts. Follow the recipe as is – I just use unsalted nuts.