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I’m always looking for healthy, convenient and a grab and go kind of snacks to keep me going during the day, when I’m out with my girl or running errands and especially after a good workout. This all-time favourite snack recipe of spicy mixed nuts is totally satisfying and perfect.
These roasted nuts are crispy, spicy, sweet, delicious and a healthy alternate to store bought nimko. Yummy and healthy snack to munch on, with an amazing rich flavour and intense crunch. They are great to take on a road trip and are also perfect for nibbling on weekend nights or holidays. This recipe involves very little preparation and is super easy to put together in less than 10 minutes.
Not your typical roasted nuts but having a little kick of spices and sweetness from green raisins and sultanas. These roasted nuts can be added to salads for extra crunch and taste. They are simple to make but the end result is impressive. A flavourful appetizer for parties or just having around the house for teatime snack. You’ll be amazed how quickly they disappear!
Put them in a glass jar, decorate with a pretty ribbon and it is such a wonderful DIY edible gift idea. The best thing about these roasted nuts is that they can be stored easily up to a month (ours never last that long though). I am gonna gift it to my husband who is a big nimko lover.
The Ingredients I used for this spicy mixed nuts recipe:
Desi ghee, lotus seeds or phool makhana, pecans, almonds, cashews, walnuts, peanuts, pistachios, pink himalayan salt, coriander powder, cumin powder, black pepper powder, red chilli powder, chat masala, sultanas and green raisins.
A few easy steps to make your spicy mixed nuts:
Step 1:
Melt desi ghee in pan.
Step 2:
Add lotus seeds or phool makhana, pecans, almonds, cashews, walnuts, peanuts and pistachios.
Step 3:
Roast them for few minutes.
Step 4:
Season with salt, coriander powder, cumin powder, black pepper powder, red chilli powder and chat masala.
Step 5:
Mix well.
Step 6:
Let them cool completely, then add sultanas and green raisins. Give them a good mix.
How long can I store these spicy mixed nuts?
These spicy nuts can be easily stored for later consumption. Let them cool completely and then store in an airtight jar at room temperature for up to 1 month.
Recipe Notes and Tips:
- It can be added to salad for an extra crunch and taste.
- You can adjust the spices as per your taste.
- Feel free to add more nuts or seeds of your choice.
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Ingredients
- Desi Ghee – 3 tablespoons
- Lotus Seeds or Phool Makhana or Foxnuts – 50 grams
- Pecans – 1 cup
- Almonds – 1 cup
- Cashews – 1 cup
- Walnuts – 1 cup
- Peanuts – 1 cup
- Pistachios – ½ cup
- Salt – 1 tablespoon
- Coriander Powder – 1 tablespoon
- Cumin Powder – 1 tablespoon
- Black Pepper Powder – ½ tablespoon
- Red Chilli Powder – 1 tablespoon
- Chat Masala – 1 tablespoon
- Sultanas – ½ cup
- Green Raisins – ½ cup
Instructions
Step by step recipe is given below:
- Melt desi ghee in pan.
- Roast Lotus seeds or phool makhana, pecans, almonds, cashews, walnuts, peanuts and pistachios in it for 4 – 5 minutes, while stirring continuously (roast them carefully as they burn so quickly).
- Sprinkle with salt, coriander powder, cumin powder, black pepper powder, red chilli powder and chat masala. Mix them well to ensure all nuts are evenly coated well with the spices.
- Let them cool completely, then add sultanas and green raisins. Give them a good mix.
(Store in an airtight jar for up to 2 to 3 weeks)
Enjoy! And Remember ‘COOKING IS EASY’!
Notes
- It can be added to salad for an extra crunch and taste.
- You can adjust the spices as per your taste.
- Feel free to add more nuts or seeds of your choice.
