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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

5 from 1 vote
By: Vegan Richa
Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 15 minutes
Total: 20 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Snack
Cuisine: Glutenfree, Indian, Vegan
A vegan gluten-free snack! Masala Spiced Roasted Nuts are super addictive. 
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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!

 

About Richa

Hi, I'm Richa! I create flavorful plant based recipes that are inspired by my Indian upbringing, including many gluten-free, soy-free, and oil-free options.

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40 Comments

  1. sonia says:

    Hi, could you please share recipes of spiced nuts like almonds, pecans. I see various in stores.

    1. Vegan Richa Support says:

      These are just like them but better because they’re homemade!~

  2. traditionallymodernfood says:

    Healthy snack!!

  3. Amrita says:

    Oh, we make something very similar at home every time there’s a party and especially when there’s going to be booze and cocktails going around! In our case its mostly peanuts and cashews quick-fried in chilli powder and amchoor, but I agree with you, they’re so totally addictive! By the time dinner is served we’re already filled to the brim with these nuts. 😀

  4. Recipes for food says:

    i will try that at my home…………