Crunchy and delightful, roasted almonds make for an amazing snack when you want to binge eat. According to health experts, almonds are an excellent source of nutrients like Vitamin E, Vitamin B2, magnesium, potassium, and phosphorus. It’s Shaadi season, and we’re sure you must have received bulk almonds as gifts. The simple solution to incorporating more almonds into your diet would be to roast them slightly and munch on them all day long. However, if you want to amp up your bland roasted almonds, why not add a little flavour? Are you confused about which ones to add? Then fret not! We have compiled a list of 5 spices to enhance the flavour of your roasted almonds.
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Cumin can add a delectable taste to your roasted almonds.
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Here Are 5 Spices to Add to Roasted Almonds to Enhance Their Taste
1. Cumin
To amp up the taste of your roasted almonds, you can add cumin powder. In Indian cooking, cumin powder is often used in vegetable and meat-based dishes. Cumin powder, made by roasting and grinding cumin seeds, adds a delicious and comprehensive taste to your roasted nuts. You can even add whole seeds to the roasted almonds to add a crunchy surprise to your snack.
2. Cinnamon
Sweet and comforting, roasted almonds taste amazing when sprinkled with some cinnamon powder. All you have to do is dust the roasted almonds with ground cinnamon, and it will make these nuts deliciously fragrant. The warm and sweet flavour of cinnamon pairs perfectly with the crunchiness of almonds, a snack you can munch on at any time of the day.
3. Black Salt
All spices aside, nothing beats the tangy taste of black salt. Black salt pairs perfectly with the nutty taste of almonds. Black salt can enhance the flavour of every Indian dish. This is why it is often used in street food, especially chaat. To make the best of this ingredient, add your roasted almonds to a jar and sprinkle some black salt over them. Mix well and store these black salt-roasted almonds in an airtight jar to maintain their freshness.
Black salt can add a tangy taste to your roasted almonds.
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4. Garam Masala
The quintessential spice blend, garam masala, adds a burst of flavour to your roasted almonds. Garam masala often contains black pepper, bay leaves, cumin, cinnamon, clove, cardamom, nutmeg, etc., so it will have a variety of flavours. To add garam masala to your roasted almonds, toss your almonds in a mixture of garam masala and salt. Mix the ingredients well and enjoy a flavorful version of roasted almonds.
5. Dry Herbs
Yes! You can easily add dry herbs to your roasted almonds to make them more flavorful. Dry herbs are used in curries and meat-based dishes. This mix is made with several dried herbs like rosemary, thyme, oregano, basil, sage, etc. Just add a little ghee/oil to your almonds and sprinkle some crushed dry herbs. Each bite will have a herby flavour that perfectly complements the earthy flavour of the almonds!
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