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Masala Trail Mix
June 21, 2008 by shankari
Filed under Appetizers
Summer time is synonymous with hiking and camping for us. We have not begun to camp or hike yet, but will soon start. I would like give it a kick start with Hari Nayak’s Masala Trail Mix. I have tried this recipe twice and have loved it.
I own a copy of his cookbook and I must say, I love it( I swear he did not pay me to say this:))It is a cookbook for a person who is not used to Indian cooking.While some of the techniques are very common is most cuisines, he gently introduces spices to a novice in Indian cooking. For example, everyone is familiar with trail mix, now introduce masala to it. That is neat, I simply love the concept, especially since I give cooking classes. This was in our menu for our last week’s class and it was a hit!
Here is the recipe. I substituted garam masala for Chaat masala.
Cumin seeds – 2 tsp ( dry roasted & coarsely Ground)
Garam Masala – 2 tsp
Chilli powder – 1 ½ tsp
Salt – 1 tsp
Oil – 3/4 cup
Almonds – 1 cup
Cashew nuts – 1 cup
Pistachios – 1 cup
Peanuts – 1 cup
Hazel nuts- ½ cup
Macadamia nuts – ½ cup
Raisins- ½ cup
Dried Mint – 1 tsp
•Mix together the ground cumin powder, garam masala, chilli powder and salt.
•Heat oil in a pan. When the oil is hot, fry the nuts until they turn golden. This takes about 2 minutes.
•Drain the oil with a slotted spoon and transfer to a bowl ( do not drain in paper towel)
•Fry the raisins for a few seconds and add it to the nuts
•Quickly mix the spice mix to the nuts and toss so that the nuts are coated well.
•Add the dried mint and toss.
•Store in a air tight container after it cools completely.
On another note, If you ever come to Folsom,CA, do not forget to pay a visit to GoodFellas
This is an awesome family owned Italian restaurant. George, the owner was kind enough to donate $50 gift certificate to one lucky winner of Folsom, who donates $25.
On a day you are frustrated about what the world has come to, think of this wonderful event, where people from around the world have come together.
I’m curious to see how these nuts taste with these spices – will probably resemble the chivda taste!
It is nice to add garam masala to Trail mix. I would suggest this to Eat healthy – Protein rich event.
thats one great sounding mixture!…looks great..
this is a good recipe shankari..i may bake or toast the nuts tho and spray olive oil on top to let the masala stick..really…i don’t think my hips can take deep fried nuts
Looks great..I’ll try this with toasted nuts too! A nice break from the sweet trail mixes.
trail mix looks great and i will have to try good fellas. i’ve wondered about that place. i’m in folsom too!
The mix should be aromatic and spicy, great for cocktail party
the kulfi and the masala trail mix looks so good. I can eat both of them
Hi, Visiting ur blog first time….U have nice and lovely blog….Masala trail mix sounds great and spicy……The kulfi also looks so good……
Hi There…..
Looks great!
Would be great for parties and evening snacks..
Happy blogging!
I can’t wait to get out and camp too! This will be such a great new treat for us on the trail! Thanks!
Hi Shankari,
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Hi Shankari,
A suprise for you at my blog. Visit here:
http://teluguruchi.blogspot.com/2008/06/millet-dosa.html
Hope you like it.
That looks yummy. will surely give it a try once
Thanx for sharing
Shankari-
this one definitely seems more spicier than the plain trail mix that we get in Costco- good one.
We would like to feature your masala trail mix on our blog. Please email haleyglasco@gmail.com if interested. Thanks
Haley
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