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These spiced roasted nuts are super simple to whip up and are very addictive! I don’t know about you, but salty crunchy things are to me or most Indians as gooey sugary tooth achingly sweet cinnamon rolls or doughnuts!
You can add any spice mix to these, some garam masala spice blend, cajun spice, chipotle pepper flakes, or some dry herbs like thyme, rosemary, dill.
I usually roast the nuts in a skillet on stove top as the heat can be controlled and they take just a few minutes. The nuts can also be baked until golden.
Chana Masala Spiced Roasted Nuts
A vegan gluten-free snack! Masala Spiced Roasted Nuts are super addictive.
Ingredients
- 1-1.5 cups nuts of choice, Cashews, pecans, walnuts, almonds, macadamia, pistachios etc
- 1 teaspoon oil
- 1/2 teaspoon spice blend of choice like garam masala or chana masala spice blend, I used Chana masala/Chole spice blend , available in all Indian stores as chole masala
- 1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste
- black pepper or chili powder to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet, add a teaspoon of oil and heat over low-medium.
- When hot, add a cup of nuts(I used cashews, walnuts, pecans, almonds, pistachios), salt, black pepper and chana masala spice blend to taste, and mix to coat well.
- Roast on stove stirring every few seconds for 8-10 minutes until cashews start to look golden.(Reduce heat to low after 6 or so minutes to reduce chances of burning)
- Take off heat. The nuts will continue to roast for the next 2-3 minutes once off heat too. The Omega fats in the nuts can burn and damage easily, so roast them to just a light golden.
- Cool completely, adjust salt and spice. Snack!
- You can also bake these for about 12-15 minutes at preheated 330 degrees F. Stir once after 10 minutes and check on them. Oven temperatures vary, so keep the temperature on the lower side.
- You can roast the nuts on stove or bake with no oil too, the spices and herbs might not stick as well.
Notes
For Variation: add a 1/4 cup of dried fruit like currant, cranberries or raisins after 5 minutes of roasting.
Nutritional values are based on one serving
Nutrition
Calories: 112kcal, Carbohydrates: 4g, Protein: 3g, Fat: 9g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Sodium: 147mg, Potassium: 107mg, Fiber: 1g, Calcium: 18mg, Iron: 0.8mg
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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spicy!
what a nutri-licious idea for the family tea time snacks.
I love nuts any which way – they are my go to quick snack before working out!
…I am getting together a few ideas for the fundraiser, i haven’t forgotten 🙂
Thanks Heather! I am sure you havent forgotten:)
these sound like a fabulous snack! love it!
i too sometimes make nuts this way with the indian spices.
such a beautiful cause. i am with you and support this fully…..
Thank you Dassana! Lets get the fundraiser rolling !
healthy and delicious..
Thank you Tina!
I am trying to find fun new snacks for my travels still, love this savory spice mixture! They sound delicious:-) Hugs, Terra
Thanks Terra. Yes these stay fresh for a while.. if they can stay untouched there for that long!:) Hugs back!
If I had these right beside me right now, in five minutes I wouldn’t anymore 😛
i can totally see that happening:)
What a tasty snack and full of flavor! I could gobble a few bowls up right about now 🙂
i know these are very addictive!
What a beautiful cause. Look at those beautiful creatures…yes I mean the nuts and the animals. an I adopt the nuts and the animals? Thank you for doing this.
Sure Gigi. If you have place for like 1300 animals.. you sure can! 🙂
wow very healthy snack ….
Thank you Kalyani!