Ingredients

  • 3 cups raw, unsalted cashews
  • 3 tablespoons packed dark brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon curry powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter

Method

  • Preheat oven to 325°F. Line baking sheet with parchment paper. Spread cashews on baking sheet and bake until fragrant and lightly browned, about 10 minutes. Do not turn oven off.
  • Combine 2 tablespoons brown sugar, salt, curry powder, cumin, and cayenne in small bowl.
  • Combine remaining 1 tablespoon brown sugar, butter, and 1/4 cup water in large saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring frequently. Add cashews and cook and stir until most of the liquid has evaporated, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove saucepan from heat, add curry mixture, and stir gently to coat.
  • Spread cashews single layer on baking sheet and bake until golden brown, stirring occasionally, 12 to 15 minutes.