Spiced Nuts - perfect for those who prefer savoury treats!
I am one of those people who prefer savoury to sweet. Given a choice between an entree or dessert, I prefer having and entree… or two! So the next treat in my All They Want for Christmas Series is perfect for people like me! These Indian-inspired spiced nuts are incredibly addicting. They are moreish and it is impossible to stop at one. This recipe was adapted from the Taste website.
Recipe – makes 3 jars (see above)
- 250 grams of your favorite nuts (I used cashew, almonds, brazil nuts, almonds, pistachios)
- 1 egg white
- 1 teaspoon peanut oil
- 1 teaspoon each of ground cumin, ground coriander, garam masala, sweet paprika, ground fennel, ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoon salt
- freshly ground pepper
Method
- Preheat oven to 180°C (fan forced). Combine the nuts with the egg white, oil, cumin, coriander, garam masala, paprika, fennel and turmeric in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Place in a large roasting pan.
- Bake in oven, stirring every 5 minutes, for 15 minutes or until nuts are toasted and mixture is aromatic. Add raisins and gently toss to combine. Set aside for 30 minutes to cool to room temperature.
Package in little glass jars
What lovely Christmas gift ideas! I love spiced nuts. They are very addictive. I know I’ll have trouble if I have a jar of these nuts in my hand when I watch TV. I think I must put in tiny jars….haha
A lovely food gift, Trissa!
I love spiced nuts,…..YUmmm!
WOW! this would make for a great Holiday gift!
Great idea for hostess gifts and I adore the festive bow you tied them up with@!
I am a fence sitter when it comes to savoury and sweet. I like them both. These look fantastic, now wheres mine?
How wonderfully adorable! I simply love homemade food gift ideas.
Hi Trissa
I’m mildy surprised that you favor savory because you are AWESOME in making desserts and I figures you must love have a sweet tooth to make those
I have to agree those nuts look addictive, maybe I’ll try it with peanuts and cashew:)
Wonderful! I love spiced nuts for the holidays, both to give and to receive as gifts. The spice mix here sounds perfect and your presentation is just lovely.
I am a savoury person too. These nuts make perfect christmas gift for me. lol!!!
Mmm! Very yummy! I must say, I’m more of a sweet person myself (at least for dessert ;D), but these, well they look fabulous!
That’s another cool Christmas gift idea! I can imagine picking up lots of glass jars from the $2 shop to fill with yummy nuts.
Yep I’m with you! But I’m strange – I prefer baking and making desserts, I’ll always choose dessert over entree and I’ll always judge restaurants through their dessert menu… yet I’ll always enjoy savoury over sweet. Maybe I just appreciate the art of dessert more but I can’t eat too much of it.
Enough waffling… nice nuts Trissa!
I love your festive photos Trissa! Think I’m in love with these nuts too