Dec 4th 2007 Curried Walnuts
These make a great gift to bring to houseparties, especially in the winter.
1 pound walnut halves
1/2 cup sugar
2 1/2 tablespoons corn oil
1/2 teaspoon (tsp) salt
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
1 1/4 tsp ground cumin
1/4 tsp coriander
1/2 tsp ginger
1/4 tsp ground cloves
1/2 tsp chili powder
Blanch the walnuts in boiling water for 1 minute and drain well. While still hot, put in a bowl and toss with the sugar and corn oil. Let stand 10 minutes. Arrange in a single layer on a rimmed baking tray. Bake for 30-35 minutes, turning every 5-10 minutes. When nuts are brown and crispy, put them into a bowl. Combine the seasonings and toss with the still warm nuts. Spread the nuts in a single layer to cool completely. Store in an airtight container.
Created by Jon