Best Indian Spiced Cashew Lime Cookies Recipes

Indian-Spiced Cashews image

Provided by Annacia

Time 20m

Yield 3 Cups

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 cups unsalted cashews (about 1 lb)
3 tablespoons packed brown sugar
2 teaspoons sea salt or 2 teaspoons pickling salt
2 teaspoons curry powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 cup water
1 tablespoon butter, melted

Steps:

On parchment paper-lined or greased rimmed baking sheet, toast cashews in 350°F (180°C) oven until fragrant and golden, about 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, in large bowl, combine 2 tbsp (25 mL) of the sugar, salt, curry powder and cumin; set aside.
In saucepan, bring water, remaining brown sugar and butter to boil, stirring constantly. Add cashews, stirring to coat; simmer until no liquid remains, about 3 minutes. Add to spice mixture; toss to coat well.
Spread nuts on same baking sheet; roast until coating is dry and slightly golden, about 10 minutes. Let cool on pan on rack. (Make-ahead: Store in airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 839.8, Fat 65.7, SaturatedFat 13.4, Cholesterol 10.2, Sodium 1601.4, Carbohydrate 52.9, Fiber 4.7, Sugar 19.8, Protein 22

Cashew Shrimp image

Provided by Martha Stewart

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 pounds medium shrimp, peeled and deveined Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons oyster sauce, such as Lee Kum Kee
2 tablespoons safflower oil
4 celery stalks, cut on a sharp bias 1/4 inch thick (2 1/2 cups), plus celery leaves for serving
1 teaspoon finely grated garlic (from 2 cloves)
1 tablespoon finely grated ginger (from a 2-inch piece)
Pinch of red-pepper flakes, plus more for serving
1/2 cup roasted cashews
Steamed white rice, for serving

Steps:

Pat shrimp dry with paper towels; toss with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. In a small bowl, whisk together cornstarch, oyster sauce, and 3/4 cup water.
Heat a large skillet (preferably cast-iron) over high. Swirl in oil, then add shrimp in a single layer; cook, undisturbed, 1 minute. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until almost cooked through, 1 to 2 minutes more. Add celery, garlic, ginger, and red-pepper flakes; cook, still stirring, 1 minute. Add cornstarch mixture; stir until sauce thickens and coats shrimp and vegetables, about 1 minute more. Stir in cashews; serve over rice, topped with celery leaves and more red-pepper flakes.