Friday, August 3, 2007

Curried nuts and fruit (Bhaja)

Curried nuts and fruit (Bhaja)

INGREDIENTS

2 cups (300g) cashews
1 tablespoon curry powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon light olive oil
2 cups (320g) sultanas
2 x 100g packets fried noodles, broken

METHOD

Preheat oven to 160°C. Toss cashews with spices, 1 teaspoon salt, soy sauce and oil. Spread over a baking tray. Roast for 10 minutes, shaking tray once or twice, until cashews are golden.

Transfer to a large bowl with sultanas and noodles. Toss to combine and set aside to cool. Wrap in cellophane bags or spoon into glass jars and seal.






Tip: use any mix of nuts you like, including peanuts, macadamias or walnuts. This curried fruit and nut snack is ideal with drinks as a pre-dinner or party nibble.

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