Happy Monday Friends. How was your weekend?
Our weekend just flew by with the realization that there’s only two more weeks of summer vacation. We are trying to fit in dinners with friends, cooking workshops and a lot of movies in between.
The boys seem like they are in no rush to start their routine. I can say they’ve having fun.
My teen has learnt how to make lunch to survive at least.He made some balsamic noodles and they were good, maybe a bit too strong for my taste, but he loved it.
My little one is adorable, learnt how to break an egg without messing his hands and no shells in the bowl. Now he just wants to show everyone how well he breaks an egg and we have a lot of eggs for lunch and dinner these days..
Cheering up with these nuts. We make every kind of spiced nut, we snack on it a lot. This might be a continuation to my Couscous topped with balsamic nuts. This combination is something I tried this summer and we love it so much that I’ve made it at four times. Bottled it for some friends and they loved the unique flavor of balsamic vinegar. Now I share it with you..
It’s perfect topped on salads, perfect as is with some hot coffee.
Ingredients:
1 cup walnuts
3 tbsp balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup white sugar plus brown sugar(equal quantities)
1 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp curry powder(recipe below or your could buy it at any store)
1/4 tsp salt
1 tbsp butter
Method:
1. In a pan add balsamic vinegar, sugar, chili powder, curry powder, salt and the butter. Bring it to a slow simmer until the sugar has dissolved completely.
2. Add the nuts and toss well.
3. Transfer to a baking sheet lined with parchment, sprayed with oil.
4. Bake in a 325 degree oven for 10 minutes, let cool and break it apart. You can store it in air tight containers.
Curry Powder:
2 tbsp whole coriander
2 tbsp whole cumin
1 tsp mustard seeds
2 tbsp dried meethi leaves
1 tsp turmeric powder
10 whole dried red chillies
Fry everything on low heat in a thick bottomed pan for 2-3 minutes. Then cool it and grind it to a fine powder. Alternatively you could use powdered spices instead of whole spices and instead of roasting it, just mix everything and bottle it up.
ENJOY!
Mmmm…I love “dolled-up” walnuts! : ) I just love snacking on nuts and they’re extra special when roasted with some spices and such. So nice to hear about your boys cooking. I hope I can get my son to be self sufficient by his teenage years but I don’t know! Not looking too promising right now. : )
Ive done candied nuts but never balsamic! These look great…. and perfect for snacking. I think I will have trouble stopping.
I’m always in love with your pictures! I have a friend who would just go crazy for these walnuts!
This looks so delicious to snack on! Love it.
Ooh, these are beautiful–I love that nice, dark glaze on the walnuts. Definitely a great snack!
I love your choice of fonts on your photo, looks cute! I can’t believe summer’s over soon, but I’m glad you’re figuring out what to do before it ends. Enjoy the most of it! I’m impressed with your kid- he knows how to cook and makes his own food, I’m proud of him! Man, your spiced walnuts sound really delicious with couscous, I need it now. And beautiful styling! Your recipe looks easy to veganise!
These are some bold nuts. Terrific. GREG
Oh yum, I can see why you keep making these, they sound amazing!
Your spiced nuts would be terrific on salads…but I’d be happy eating them just by the handful! And how wonderful that your boys are helping in the kitchen 🙂
how lovely look your waltnuts!
Mmmm I love spiced nuts! 😀 These are quick to make and sound very tasty!
Oh, girl! These sound so scrumptious. I snack on nuts all the time and this would be just dreamy! Cannot wait to make them. By the way, you should add the large version of the thumbnail photo with the white plate background, vertically. I’d LOVE to see it full size! (I love your photography.) Thanks so much for sharing!
Wow this looks like a great snack for my boys!
I’m in love with your photographs. Your work is stunning. Love that your boys cook — mine are 7 & 9 and are both proud of their egg cracking skills, too. 😉
loving those spiced almonds
Balsamic vinegar is a brilliant twist to the spiced almonds.
mhmm I wonder what your walnuts taste like. Quite interesting flavor and ingredient choice. Do you use a particular Balsamic Vinegar? They all always taste a bit differently. Inspiring photos =)
Those nuts sound fantastic. I love that the little one is cracking all the eggs!
These walnuts look so great!
Awesome pictures Asha!
I am intrigued by the combination balsamic/walnut. Perfect for a healthy snack!
Wow what combination.. I am tiring to figure what that would taste like but no clue so bookmarking..
What a great way to eat those Healthy Nuts..
Oh wow these look delicious! i love a spiced walnut! and your photos are always SO fabulous, I feel like I’m reading a gourmet magazine whenever I come to your blog!!
Thanks all for your comments, you truly make my day. I love reading all of them atleast twice and it surely brings my motivation up..xx
@ Stacy- yes mammm, done, it will be uploaded asap..thanks
Helen I’ve used 6%acidic balsamic dark vinegar from trader joes..I will put out the picture soon..thanks Helen.
Charlotte, you’re truly a sweet friend, I really am thrilled at your compliment..xx
Lovely!!
I LOVE spiced nuts. These look and sound delicious! I’m sad that summer is almost over as well. My boys may be getting ready for it, but I’m not!
Snacking is once a while for me. Certainly these spicy nuts are wonderful. I can’t say no and resist anything with spicy taste.
Hi Asha, thanks for visiting my humble blog. Wow, am really glad I stumble on your blog. You are an excellent photographer and writer and I like your blog!! Thumbs up to you, Asha!!!
Stunning pics.. Loved the spiced walnuts.. Very innovative Asha.. Please collect your ABC Award from me dear… http://kitchenserenity.blogspot.in/2013/08/two-awesome-blog-content-abc-awards.html
@ Marcie, I hear ya girl..I am so grumpy that the boys are gonna be off to school soon…
Thanks Nilu:), really appreciate it.
This looks like something I’d enjoy munching on!
My six senses, my tongue would be flattered if I get to munch on these gorgeously dressed walnuts 🙂
Quick question: Is the camera made in heaven that you used for taking those out-of-the-world pictures?!
Good Lord!
this look so delicious..the photos are great!
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Beautiful spicy nuts! They are irresistible. Gorgeous photos too. Btw, in your recipe it says brown sugar plus brown sugar, typo?
Nazneen
Luv these spiced walnuts for snacking, salads and when entertaining nibbles. Your images are beautiful (pinning!).
Nusrat, my dear, how can you make someone feel so much better about something they are not confident about…well, I forgot, you just have that quality in you..xx
@ Nazneen, thank you, and thanks for reading through, fixed it..xx
The picture makes me feel like grabbing some for snack. I bet they are perfect with tea.
Mmm! The cooked balsamic vinegar and the tasty crunch of walnuts add up to happiness in every bite! Yummy!
These are serious, great flavors for nuts…I love the combination of acidity and spicyness added to the nuts.
This looks so delicious! I will definitely try this, and I think it will make a nice snack for home party, paring with some sparkling wine 🙂
I like your photographs too. They look so artistic.
Spicy nuts gets me going everytime! Vinegar adds a very nice tang to it.
Dangerously addictive! A scrumptious snack.
Cheers,
Rosa
Thanks all and Rosa they were a little bit too addictive:)…
Walnut is one of my favorite nuts and I do have a problem, cos i tend to over eat them. So imagine if am going to spice them up, its going to be hard putting the bowl of walnuts down. Awesome recipe !
Loved these spiced walnuts…I am sure i would load my salad with tonnes of these…YUM!!
Nice clicks!
@Simi @Shema, it was hard to put down, thanks for stopping by..
So much yum! I almost think I shouldn’t make these because I wouldn’t have the self control to not eat them all!
There’s nothing like spiced nuts. I could dangerously snack on this, all day 😀
Love these nicely dressed up walnuts! My husband is a huge nuts eater in my house and he’ll love the curry flavor nuts! Love this unique flavor for walnuts!
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This was really addictive, not sure if that’s a good thing;)
Thanks again for all your sweet comments.
Thank you for your great post. I really appreciate the efforts you have put in your blog .It is interesting and helpful.
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