Spiced Nuts Recipe

Everyone like to nibble nuts with drinks at a party, but most contain very high quantities of salt. These delicious spiced nuts contain no salt, are extremely easy to make, and can be prepared well in advance.

Recipe : Spiced Nuts

Ingredients :

30ml / 2 tbsp corn or vegetable oil

120g / 4 oz fresh peanuts, shelled and husked

120g / 4 oz blanched almonds

120g / 4 oz fresh cashew nuts, shelled and husked

2.5ml / 1/2 tsp ground ginger

2.5ml / 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

2.5ml / 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper

Method :

Heat the oil in a large frying pan. Stir the nuts into the hot oil, making sure they are evenly coated. Stir in the nuts, mixing well to coat evenly with the hot oil. Sprinkle the spices over the nuts and stir well to coat evenly. Transfer the nuts to an ovenproof dish, spreading them in an even layer. Toast the nuts for 10-15 minutes in a preheated oven, 190C/375F/ Gas Mark 5. To prevent the nuts from burning, turn them with a fish slice or palette knife once or twice during the cooking time.

Cook's tip - Prepare these nuts in advance and store them for up to 2 weeks in an airtight container.

Variation - Use hazelnuts instead of cashew nuts, and ground cardamom, cumin and chili powder instead of the ginger, cinnamon and cayenne pepper.

Makes 350g / 12oz

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