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.
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 112kcal
Ingredients
- 1-1.5 cups (144 g) nuts of choice Cashews, pecans, walnuts, almonds, macadamia, pistachios etc
- 1 teaspoon oil
- 1/2 teaspoon (0.5 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 (0.5 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
Nutrition Facts
Chana Masala Spiced Roasted Nuts
Amount Per Serving
Calories 112 Calories from Fat 81
% Daily Value*
Fat 9g14%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Sodium 147mg6%
Potassium 107mg3%
Carbohydrates 4g1%
Fiber 1g4%
Protein 3g6%
Calcium 18mg2%
Iron 0.8mg4%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
spicy!
Kalyani says
April 12, 2012 at 8:04 pmwow very healthy snack ….
Richa says
April 13, 2012 at 1:14 amThank you Kalyani!
GiGi says
April 13, 2012 at 12:53 amWhat 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.
Richa says
April 13, 2012 at 1:15 amSure Gigi. If you have place for like 1300 animals.. you sure can! 🙂
Laura says
April 13, 2012 at 2:55 amWhat a tasty snack and full of flavor! I could gobble a few bowls up right about now 🙂
Richa says
April 13, 2012 at 7:10 pmi know these are very addictive!
Hannah says
April 13, 2012 at 3:37 amIf I had these right beside me right now, in five minutes I wouldn’t anymore 😛
Richa says
April 13, 2012 at 7:10 pmi can totally see that happening:)
Terra says
April 13, 2012 at 4:02 amI am trying to find fun new snacks for my travels still, love this savory spice mixture! They sound delicious:-) Hugs, Terra
Richa says
April 13, 2012 at 7:11 pmThanks Terra. Yes these stay fresh for a while.. if they can stay untouched there for that long!:) Hugs back!
Tina says
April 13, 2012 at 4:48 amhealthy and delicious..
Richa says
April 13, 2012 at 7:12 pmThank you Tina!
dassana says
April 13, 2012 at 2:39 pmi too sometimes make nuts this way with the indian spices.
such a beautiful cause. i am with you and support this fully…..
Richa says
April 13, 2012 at 7:13 pmThank you Dassana! Lets get the fundraiser rolling !
Jenn Kendall says
April 13, 2012 at 8:05 pmthese sound like a fabulous snack! love it!
Sunday Morning Banana Pancakes says
April 13, 2012 at 8:34 pmI 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 🙂
Richa says
April 16, 2012 at 6:14 amThanks Heather! I am sure you havent forgotten:)
Arani @ Add that Xtra in the Ordinary says
April 13, 2012 at 8:51 pmwhat a nutri-licious idea for the family tea time snacks.
Caitlin says
April 13, 2012 at 11:30 pmi’ve always been a fan of assorted nuts and these look amazing!
Richa says
April 16, 2012 at 6:15 amthanks Caitlin! These are super deliciousfor sure1
Poornima Nair says
April 14, 2012 at 3:20 pmWhat a wonderful and healthy snack! Very tempting!
maha says
April 14, 2012 at 9:09 pmdelicious inviting nuts.
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Deeps @ Naughty Curry says
April 15, 2012 at 8:33 ami love roasted spicy nuts, its always the first one to get over at parties though i never used channa masala powder that sounds nice 🙂 all the best for the fund raiser
Richa says
April 16, 2012 at 6:13 amThanks you Deeps! the chana masala adds a fun spice.. not too sour like chaat masala and not too hot like garama masala
beti says
April 15, 2012 at 10:44 pmthis is the perfect snack! I might become addicted to them
Richa says
April 16, 2012 at 6:12 amThere is a very high chance that you will!:)
Hannah says
April 16, 2012 at 2:20 amThat looks like one incredible snack! I can’t keep spiced nuts like this around the house, because they’re far too addictive. I know I’d go through a whole batch in mere days, without any help!
Richa says
April 16, 2012 at 6:12 amYes, true that!:) these dont last long. so i make smaller bowls and keep in different areas of the house. 🙂
Janelle (Gluten Freely Frugal) says
April 16, 2012 at 11:23 pmThis looks delicious! Thanks for sharing on Allergy-Free Wednesday!
Aruna Advaney says
April 20, 2012 at 7:37 amSweet! I’m looking for something salty to mix with M&Ms. 🙂
Anonymous says
April 25, 2012 at 4:49 pmHave you thought about putting a cookbook together?I’d buy it 🙂
Richa says
April 25, 2012 at 7:13 pmThank you !:)) That is really sweet. I am counting all the cook book requests:) as soon as they hit a good number i’ll write one. or maybe an ebook till then!:)
The Steaming Pot says
May 2, 2012 at 2:09 pmThese look totally addictive! Was hard to tear my eyes away from the pictures 🙂
Recipes for food says
May 9, 2012 at 3:18 ami will try that at my home…………
Amrita says
May 9, 2012 at 6:09 amOh, 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. 😀
traditionallymodernfood says
May 23, 2014 at 11:01 pmHealthy snack!!