Masala Roasted Nuts – Holiday Snack Recipe – Quick & Easy Roasted Cashews

Ingredients
Almonds - 1 cup
Cashews - 1 cup
Oil - 2 Tbsp
Chili Powder - 1 tsp
Cumin Powder - 1/2 tsp
Amchur (Dry Mango) Powder - 1 tsp
Salt - 1/2 tsp
Sugar - 1 Tbsp
Elevate your snacking experience with this quick and easy holiday treat. Ideal for gifting or indulging, these roasted nuts are a flavorful delight featuring the sweet, salty and spicy crunch of cashews and almonds. Quick and easy to make, these roasted cashews are infused with a medley of spices, including chili powder, cumin powder, and a touch of Amchur (Dry Mango) Powder.
Watch our recipe video for step by step instructions on how to make Masala Roasted Nuts. We’ve included demonstrations and pro tips to help you out in the kitchen! For our roasted masala cashews calories and nutrition information, see the recipe card below. We also have an option to view our roasted masala nuts recipe in hindi.
Instructions
1) Start by dry roasting 1 cup of cashews and 1 cup of almonds in a pan over medium heat.
PRO TIP: Feel free to use any nuts you prefer!
2) Roast on medium heat for about 3-5 minutes until just slightly golden brown, then remove from heat and set aside.
3) Next, in a pan add oil along with 1 tsp chili powder, ½ tsp cumin powder, and 1 tsp amchur (dry mango) powder.
PRO TIP: Feel free to add more chili powder if you like a little more kick!
4) Mix, then add in ½ tsp salt and 1 Tbsp sugar.
5) Give everything one more mix and add in the roasted nuts.
6) Roast the nuts and spices all together for another 2-3 minutes than remove from heat.
7) Serve in your favorite dish or package them up to share with friends and family this holiday season.
Elevate your snacking experience with this quick and easy holiday treat. Ideal for gifting or indulging, these roasted nuts are a flavorful delight featuring the sweet, salty and spicy crunch of cashews and almonds. Quick and easy to make, these roasted cashews are infused with a medley of spices, including chili powder, cumin powder, and a touch of Amchur (Dry Mango) Powder.
Watch our recipe video for step by step instructions on how to make Masala Roasted Nuts. We’ve included demonstrations and pro tips to help you out in the kitchen! For our roasted masala cashews calories and nutrition information, see the recipe card below. We also have an option to view our roasted masala nuts recipe in hindi.
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