Spiced Roasted Fox Nuts Snack
Ingredients
- 250 Fox nuts
- 1 tbsp coriander powder
- 1/2 tsp cumin powder
- 1/2 tsp red chilli flakes
- 1 tsp red chilli powder or to taste
- 1 tsp dry basil leaves
- 1 tsp oregano leaves
- 1 tsp jaggery powder
- 1/4 tsp citric acid (optional)
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
- 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
- Salt to taste
- 1 1/2 tbsp oil or ghee
Preparation
Mix all the spice powders, herbs and citric acid and keep it aside
Heat half the oil in a large wok and roast the Fox nuts on a low flame for 5-7 minutes
In the same wok add the rest of the oil and cumin seeds, let them splutter
Add in the spice blend (keep 2 tsp aside) along with salt and jaggery
Stir it so the jaggery melts and doesn’t burn, then tip in the roasted Fox nuts and mix well
Sprinkle the rest of the spice blend and mix well, then let it cool completely before storing in an airtight container