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Spiced Nuts served in a bowl, coated with chili, cumin, and honey glaze for a sweet and savory flavor.
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Spiced Nuts

A crunchy, spiced mix of roasted nuts tossed in warming spices; perfect for snacking or sharing.
Prep Time8 hours 5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: snacks
Cuisine: Indian
Keyword: Spiced Nuts
Servings: 500 g
Calories: 7kcal

Ingredients

  • 500 g unsalted mixed nuts cashews, walnuts, pecans, almonds, pistachios, or any combination
  • 3½ tablespoons rapeseed or vegetable oil
  • 1½ teaspoons fine salt
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • 2 teaspoons garam masala
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 2 tablespoons chickpea gram flour
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Instructions

Preheat Oven:

  • Heat oven to 150°C (300°F).
  • Line 2 baking trays with foil or baking paper.

Prepare the Nuts:

  • Place the nuts in a large mixing bowl.
  • Drizzle with the oil.
  • Sprinkle with the salt.
  • Toss well to coat evenly.

Add the Spices:

  • In a small bowl, mix together the sugar, garam masala, ground cumin, turmeric, and chickpea flour.
  • Tip the spice mixture over the oiled nuts.
  • Toss again so all the nuts are evenly coated.

Bake:

  • Spread the nuts in a single layer over the prepared trays.
  • Bake for 30 minutes, stirring or turning halfway through to ensure even roasting.

Cool:

  • Remove from the oven.
  • Leave to cool completely on the trays—they will crisp up as they cool.

Store:

  • Once fully cooled, transfer to an airtight container.
  • Store at room temperature for up to 2–3 weeks.

Notes

Ingredient Swaps:
  • Use coconut oil for a subtle tropical note.
  • Replace honey with jaggery syrup for an Indian flavor.
Technique Tips:
  • Don’t overcrowd the tray, nuts roast evenly when spread out.
  • Stir halfway for uniform color.
Make-Ahead & Storage:
  • Stays crisp up to 2 weeks in airtight container.
  • Perfect for holiday gifting in jars.
Serving Ideas:
  • Serve as a cocktail snack or trail mix.
  • Sprinkle over salads for extra crunch.
Twist Ideas:
  • Add rosemary or thyme for an herby flavor.
  • Mix in sesame seeds or crushed pepper for heat.

Nutrition

Calories: 7kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.3g | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Trans Fat: 0.001g | Sodium: 7mg | Potassium: 6mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 0.02g | Vitamin A: 0.3IU | Vitamin C: 0.01mg | Calcium: 1mg | Iron: 0.05mg