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Roasted Nuts Recipe

Roasted Nuts are a healthy, flavorsome snack. I am sharing with you a roasted nuts recipe in 4 unique flavors in a step-by-step video.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 15 minutes
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American, Indian
Servings: 1 kilogram
Calories: 3410kcal
Author: Hina Gujral

Equipment

Ingredients

Ingredients For Masala Cashew (Kaju)

  • 1 cup cashew (kaju)
  • 1 tablespoon ghee
  • 1 teaspoon red chilli powder
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper powder
  • 1 teaspoon Chaat Masala

Ingredients For Herb Walnuts

  • 1 cup walnuts
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 teaspoon red chili flakes
  • Salt & pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon light brown sugar

Ingredients For Honey Spiced Almonds:

  • 1 cup almonds
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • ¼ cup honey
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika or red chili powder
  • Salt to taste
  • ¼ cup granulated white sugar

Ingredients For Mint Foxnut (Makhana)

  • 1 cup foxnut (phool makhana)
  • 1 tablespoon ghee
  • 1 teaspoon red chilli powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin powder (jeera powder)
  • 1 tablespoon mint powder
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

Roasted Masala Cashew

  • Heat ghee in a stir fry pan. Add cashew, fry till they are light golden in color and crisp. Transfer to a bowl.
  • Add salt and spices. Mix nicely. Allow them to cool completely before storing in an airtight container or serve immediately.

Roasted Herb Walnuts

  • Heat butter in a stir fry pan. Add walnuts and fry for 5 - 6 minutes to make them crisp.
  • Add salt and spices. Mix nicely. Allow them to cool completely before storing in an airtight container or serve immediately.

Roasted Honey Spiced Almonds

  • Dry roast almonds for 5 - 6 minutes to make them crisp. Transfer to a bowl and set aside.
  • In the same pan, heat butter, honey, cinnamon, and chili powder. Mix nicely. Turn off the heat. Add dry roasted almonds and combine nicely to coat each piece with the glaze.
  • Transfer honey almonds to a mixing bowl. Add sugar and salt. Mix nicely. Arrange them in a single layer on a large platter or baking sheet to cool down completely.
  • Serve immediately after almonds turn crisp or store in an airtight containter.

Roasted Mint Foxnut

  • Heat ghee in a stir fry pan. Add salt, spices, and mix nicely. Add foxnut and stir to coat each piece with the spice mix.
  • Fry over low heat till foxnut turn crisp.
  • Transfer to a bowl and serve immediately.

Video

Notes

  • Adjust the quantity of salt and seasoning according to personal taste and preference. 
  • To make vegan roasted nuts, you can use coconut oil or vegan butter. 
  • Add the salt and seasoning sparingly as you don't want to overpower the natural flavor of the nuts.

Nutrition

Calories: 3410kcal | Carbohydrates: 247g | Protein: 79g | Fat: 258g | Saturated Fat: 56g | Cholesterol: 137mg | Sodium: 167mg | Potassium: 3049mg | Fiber: 35g | Sugar: 148g | Vitamin A: 3072IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 663mg | Iron: 22mg