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Growing up in Karachi with it's brutal summers we were always admonished not to eat nuts (as they are warming) in the summer months. Come winter that embargo would be lifted and my father knowing cashews are my favourite would buy several kilos of them. A little excessive? Probably, but you couldn't convince him of this if you tried. I always had cashews roasted and salted, not realising that there a world of flavour that could be added on! My brothers wife Renae introduced me to homemade spicy roasted cashews and I was a little in love. There may have been some sibling tussling over her spicy roasted cashews. My brother is stronger, but I had just had a baby so sympathy win you know!?
I made her recipe several times, but over the years I seem to have forgotten how! It was while trying to recreate those cashews that I mixed the honey and ginger together, absentmindedly tasted it, and stopped in my tracks. The honey and ginger alone was so freaking good. Of course, since I am desi, red chilli flakes made their way into the picture. A few spoons of sesame seeds and several batches later I was doing my happy dance. And eating these spicy roasted cashews of course.
They are simple to put together, just whisk a few ingredients, toss in the nuts and bake for 8 minutes. Put them in a cute jar and they make for a great hostess gift. They are also a great gift for your friendly neighbourhood food blogger who totally thinks it's cool if you gift her recipes made from her blog. 
Sweet and Spicy Roasted Cashews w Ginger and Honey
Ingredients
- 2 cups roasted cashews
- 1 ½ tbsp freshly grated ginger
- 2-3 tbsp honey (see notes)
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 ½ tbsp oil
- ½ - ¾ tsp red chilli flakes
- 2 tbsp sesame seeds
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 and line a baking sheet with parchment paper
- Whisk together all the ingredients except the cashews until you have a smooth sauce
- Toss in the cashews and mix to coat
- Spread out onto a baking sheet, bake 5 minutes move them around and bake another 2-3 minutes until they look caramelly and done
- Let cool entirely before eating!!! They will taste even better!
Harvey says
Hi every one i tried this lovely recipe with cashew and walnuts both great seal in thick zip bag or double if thin keep in fridge for a month
sarahjmir@gmail.com says
Hi Harvey! Thank you so much, am so glad to hear it!
B says
Hi,
Thank you for the recipe . Just one question, how long do these last in air tight jars ?
Thank you
B
sarahjmir@gmail.com says
Hi! I have kept these for upto a week (prepped them as party favours) - not sure beyond that!
Shelly Barwick says
Oh my goodness! Those sound good. This is a recipe and treat that my family would love.
sarahjmir@gmail.com says
Hope you try it and like it, we are a little obsessed!
Lisa Bryan says
These sounds like the perfect snack - sweet and spicy. And anything with ginger always wins in my books!
sarahjmir@gmail.com says
Mine too! Thanks for popping by!
Family Around The Table says
Cashews are my favorite and I always have them in the house. Can't wait to try this recipe!
sarahjmir@gmail.com says
Thank you!!! Hope you enjoy it!
Dee Samaan says
Mmm these look yummy!!!!!!!
sarahjmir@gmail.com says
Thanks so much Dee!
Tara says
Cashews are one of my favorites. Love the combination of flavors in these. So perfect for the cooler months.
sarahjmir@gmail.com says
Thanks Tara!!!
debi says
These look delicious! I love cashews!
sarahjmir@gmail.com says
Thanks Debi! Cashews are my favourite too!
klolszewski says
Ummmm....this looks delish!!
sarahjmir@gmail.com says
why thank you!