Indian “Chilli” Nuts

May 26, 2023May 26, 20230 1

Indian Spiced Chilli Nuts - A Perfect Snack for Any Occasion

by The Chefin Appetizer

Prep

5 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

20 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

163

Sugar

Fat

12g

Indian Spiced Chilli Nuts are a healthy and aromatic snack that packs a punch of heat. With a combination of sweet sultanas, crunchy peanuts, and cashews coated in a spiced mixture of chilli powder, these nuts are a perfect snack for any time of the day. They are quick and simple to prepare, perfect for when you need a snack on the go. You can also serve them as an appetizer at your next party.

Instructions

1.	Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius.
2.	In a large mixing bowl, add the vegetable oil, rice bubbles, sultana, salted peanuts, salted cashews, and chilli powder.
3.	Stir the ingredients together until the nuts, and rice bubbles are coated in the mixture.
4.	Spread the mixture over a baking tray.
5.	Bake for 10-15 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes, or until the mixture is toasted and fragrant.
6.	Serve the Indian Spiced Chilli Nuts hot as an appetizer or as a snack anytime.

PROS

Easy and quick to make, healthy and nutritious snack, and perfect as a party food.
These nuts are packed with proteins and have a good source of minerals like zinc, magnesium, potassium, and fiber.

CONS

Nuts can be expensive, and this recipe may cause issues for those with nut allergies.
Consuming large amounts of nuts can lead to weight gain.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The chilli powder in this recipe increases metabolic rate, potentially helping with weight loss and has anti-inflammatory properties. The combination of nuts and sultanas provides an excellent source of healthy fats, vitamins and minerals, with numerous benefits such as improved brain function, increased immunity, and good heart health.

	1 tablespoon vegetable oil
	1 cup rice bubbles
	1 cup sultana
	125 g salted peanuts
	125 g salted cashews
	1/8 teaspoon chili powder ( a pinch )