Sugar coated Nuts

This is a recipe shared by Dr. Ian D’Souza.  The recipe had cashew nuts but since I didn’t have those I used pecan nuts. These sugar beauties give you a sugar high. It is very simple to make but dangerously addictive. Trust me, you cannot stop at one.

Collect it:

·         1 cup of cashews/pecan nuts/walnuts/almonds

·         3/4 cup white sugar (brown sugar works too)

·         1/4 tsp powdered cardamom

·         1 tsp rice flour (I used corn flour)

·         1 tsp ghee/clarified butter

·         4 cups maida (more if needed) 

·         Egg for egg wash

·         2 tbsp butter melted to brush the tops of dinner rolls

Make it:

Weigh out the ingredients and set aside.

In a skillet heat the sugar with just enough water to submerge it.

Keep stirring till it dissolves and eventually thickens to one-string consistency.  Add the cardamom powder and nuts and turn off the stove.

Keep stirring to prevent the nuts from clumping. Add the rice flour and the ghee. Place in a flat dish and separate the nuts when still warm.

Don’t forget to say a prayer for Dr. Ian who shared this recipe