Manjit

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Zaikabharat brings you the authentic taste of India with mouthwatering, simple, and easy recipes. Cooking relieves stress for me, provides with an opportunity to be creative, boost my mood, and brings back wonderful memories of my mom's kitchen. I have been a culinary part-time instructor for several years in addition to my professional careers as a cancer research scientist, an educator, a healthcare administrator, and a community leader. I have done several cooking demos, TV shows, and I still continue to do so. I would like to share my cooking adventure through this blog and hope you enjoy these recipes.

Thursday, December 8, 2011

Honey Roasted Pecans and Almonds with spices


This nut recipe is very easy to make and is liked by everyone including kids. It is not only healthy but serves as a good snack for any time.

Ingredients:
2 cups whole pecans and whole almonds
3 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon butter unsalted
1 teaspoon water
A pinch nutmeg powder
A pinch cinnamon powder
A pinch clove powder
A pinch green cardamom powder

Preparation:
Add butter in a saucepan, heat it on a medium heat.
Add pecans and almonds. Stir continuously until they change color to light brown.
Add nutmeg powder, cinnamon powder, clove powder, and green cardamom powder. Stir well for a second or two.
Add honey, sugar, and little water into the mixture. Continue to stir until honey and sugar starts to caramelize and coat the nuts evenly.
Cool it and serve as snack.

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