Masala Nuts

Kankana Saxena

Masala Nuts are one of the most popular Diwali Snack or for that matter any gathering. Your friend will love these and as you bake, the entire house smells of roasted nuts and spices. There are countless different ways you can serve spiced nuts, and this recipe with Indian spiced nuts is finger licking good.

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 20

Total Time 20

Course Baking and Roasting (Savory)

Cuisine Indian

Servings cups

Ingredients

½ cup almonds
½ cup cashew
½ cup pecans
½ cup walnuts
2 tablespoons oil
1 tablespoon chili powder
½ tablespoon cumin powder
1 tablespoon dry mango powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon sugar

Instructions

In a big mixing bowl, pour the oil, spices and mix it together.
Add the nuts and mix it around.
Preheat the oven to 320 F
Layer the nuts on a cookie sheet in one layer without crowding and bake for 20 minutes, tossing it every 5 minutes.
Let the roasted nuts cool down completely before you store in an air tight container.

Notes

Points to keep in mind when roasting nuts

Nuts should always be roasted in low heat. You can either bake or slow roast even in stove. Temperature is the key, as you want the nuts to slowly release its oil and turn crunchy.

Depending on how big a batch you are roasting, you might have to keep an eye every 5 to 7 minutes and toss it around so the nuts roast evenly.

Every oven is different and depending on the type or quantity of nuts you are roasting, it might take more or less time. You know it's ready when you get the aroma of the nuts and spices. Also, the color of the nuts will change to a darker shade.

The roasted nuts are ready when they taste crunchy.

Storing Masala Nuts

Roasted nuts should be cooled down completely to room temperature, before you store in a clean airtight jar. It will last for several weeks. Having said that, if it's humid where you stay, then the best option to store a big batch would be the refrigerator.