Kadju Badun (Sri Lankan Deviled Cashews)

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Kadju Badun (Sri Lankan Deviled Cashews)

 

8 ounces cashews

3/4 teaspoon hot paprika

1/2 teaspoon turmeric

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon water

1/3 cup vegetable oil

1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder

garlic salt

 

Combine the cashews, paprika, turmeric, salt and water together in a bowl and

let stand for 1 hour.

Heat the vegetable oil in a skillet and fry the cashews until they're browned

evenly.

Remove from the oil, drain on paper towels and let cool slightly.

In a plastic zipper bag, combine the chili powder and garlic salt to taste; toss

the nuts around in the mixture and serve.

Makes 4 to 6 servings.