Spiced Macadamia Nuts

Spiced Macadamia Nuts
  • Author: The Hairy Bikers

Crispy, spicy, and slightly sweet, these garam masala and chilli roasted macadamia nuts are the perfect combination of flavors for a satisfying snack or party treat. The blend of warm spices, tangy lime juice, and a touch of honey creates a crunchy, glossy coating that will have you reaching for more. Enjoy these addictive roasted nuts warm or cold for a delicious and aromatic treat.

— Constant Cookbook

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp sunflower oil
  • 1 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice
  • ½ tsp caster sugar
  • ½ tsp garam masala
  • ½ tsp hot chilli powder
  • ½ tsp sea salt
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • 150g/5½oz macadamia
  • 1 tbsp clear honey

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 180C/350F/Gas 4 and line a baking sheet with greaseproof paper.
  • Whisk to combine the sunflower oil, lime juice and caster sugar together, whisking until the mixture looks pale.
  • Keep whisking and add the garam masala, chilli powder, and season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  • Add the nuts to the spice mixture, stir in the honey and mix together until the nuts are evenly coated.
  • Place the nuts in an even layer onto the lined baking sheet and roast in the oven for five minutes before turning them over and roasting for a further 8-10 minutes until they have a shiny, golden coating and are no longer sticky. Watch carefully towards the end of cooking to ensure the nuts do not burn.
  • Leave the nuts on the tray to cool. They will continue to harden as they cool and can be served either warm or cold.

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Cook Time

30M

Prep Time

PT30M

Yield

Serves 6

Nutrition

  • Calories: 241kcal
  • Carbohydrate Content: 4g
  • Fat Content: 21g
  • Fiber Content: 1.5g
  • Protein Content: 2.5g
  • Saturated Fat Content: 3g
  • Sugar Content: 4g