Summer is almost over and the weather here is beginning to waver between rainy, windy and cloudy days. Every season brings a fresh look to nature along a whole bountiful of goodies for us to enjoy. Actually if we look around, the only ones to mumble and grumble about the weather is "WE -HUMANS" and that includes me as well...
I grumble- big time but after sometime I do feel guilty. Now I have changed my ways. Why? It is because of my daughter..:)
Children - nothing seems to bother them, nothing seems to bring down their mood and all they want is "our undivided attention" which seems get to lost among other things....
I have learnt to be happy and satisfied with what I have at hand - living in the moment.
I have just realised that I am not one of the super humans who can very neatly balance work, personal interests, spend time with kids and have a life...
I am going way over-board with my new found enlightenment..;)
I feel it is high time that we are prepared for the rainy days and winter blues in the next coming months simply by knowing what to cook to keep us warm from the inside.
There is nothing more comforting to know that the fridge is stocked, the spice rack is full and baskets are full of fresh ingredients.
Nothing can be more easier than this recipe. The good news is, it keeps very well in the fridge for upto 15 days. Just heat through in the microwave for 10-20 seconds before serving.
Great as finger food , more aptly put as “Nibbles for that informal chatter”. Mildly spiced with chilli and sweetened with honey, this tastes yum. Just alter the amount of chilli according to your tastebuds.
You can easily substitute cashews with whole blanched almonds or make this entirely with one of your favourite nut variety. I would suggest cashews as the first choice as it has a mild sweet flavour.
As given in my recipe publication in "Khaana Peena Gaana Nachna - 2011".
Serves: 3-4
Preparation time: 5 minutes.
Cooking time: 10 minutes.
Cashews [raw and unsalted]: 1 cup.
Peanut [preferably with red skin]: 1 cup.
Runny honey: 2 tbsp.
Groundnut oil: 2 tbsp.
Chilli flakes: a large pinch.
Desicated coconut [medium]: 1-2 tbsp.
Salt and pepper: to taste.
1.Heat a pan on medium flame. Add the oil, honey, salt and pepper.
2.Once it starts bubbling add the desicated coconut, chilli flakes, cashews and peanuts.
3.Stir until well coated. Lower the flame and cook until the cashews and peanuts take a rich golden colour and acquire a shiny appearance which will take around 4-5 minutes.
4.Remove from flame and cool.
Serve either as individual servings or one large serving for guests to share.
Note: Once cooled the entire mixture may appear to be clumped. Just break it down with a fork. I have used red skinned peanuts as it has a very vibrant appearance. You can use other varieties and skinless ones as well.
Enjoy....
Scribbled by Reva
I grumble- big time but after sometime I do feel guilty. Now I have changed my ways. Why? It is because of my daughter..:)
Children - nothing seems to bother them, nothing seems to bring down their mood and all they want is "our undivided attention" which seems get to lost among other things....
I have learnt to be happy and satisfied with what I have at hand - living in the moment.
I have just realised that I am not one of the super humans who can very neatly balance work, personal interests, spend time with kids and have a life...
I am going way over-board with my new found enlightenment..;)
I feel it is high time that we are prepared for the rainy days and winter blues in the next coming months simply by knowing what to cook to keep us warm from the inside.
There is nothing more comforting to know that the fridge is stocked, the spice rack is full and baskets are full of fresh ingredients.
Nothing can be more easier than this recipe. The good news is, it keeps very well in the fridge for upto 15 days. Just heat through in the microwave for 10-20 seconds before serving.
Great as finger food , more aptly put as “Nibbles for that informal chatter”. Mildly spiced with chilli and sweetened with honey, this tastes yum. Just alter the amount of chilli according to your tastebuds.
You can easily substitute cashews with whole blanched almonds or make this entirely with one of your favourite nut variety. I would suggest cashews as the first choice as it has a mild sweet flavour.
As given in my recipe publication in "Khaana Peena Gaana Nachna - 2011".
Serves: 3-4
Preparation time: 5 minutes.
Cooking time: 10 minutes.
Cashews [raw and unsalted]: 1 cup.
Peanut [preferably with red skin]: 1 cup.
Runny honey: 2 tbsp.
Groundnut oil: 2 tbsp.
Chilli flakes: a large pinch.
Desicated coconut [medium]: 1-2 tbsp.
Salt and pepper: to taste.
1.Heat a pan on medium flame. Add the oil, honey, salt and pepper.
2.Once it starts bubbling add the desicated coconut, chilli flakes, cashews and peanuts.
3.Stir until well coated. Lower the flame and cook until the cashews and peanuts take a rich golden colour and acquire a shiny appearance which will take around 4-5 minutes.
4.Remove from flame and cool.
Serve either as individual servings or one large serving for guests to share.
Note: Once cooled the entire mixture may appear to be clumped. Just break it down with a fork. I have used red skinned peanuts as it has a very vibrant appearance. You can use other varieties and skinless ones as well.
Enjoy....
Scribbled by Reva
30 comments:
Beautiful pics and lovely recipe.
Lovely! Never seen it before. Too good Reva..
beautifully clicked dish. perfect for munching during this festive season.
Beautiful shots..lovely recipe too. Wish I can grab that cup now.
Lovely recipe... good one to nibble indeed!
Krithi's Kitchen
Event: Serve It - Steamed
Wonderfull Pics!!!
Feel like munching some,soo tempting..
awesome clicks and simple recipe. if i make this, i will keep nibbling all day. Suddenly the weather has become sunny and Ive got a bad cold now :-(
This is too good......healthy wealthy snack
Wow what a great recipe. I can nibble on these non stop. Great clicks as usual :)
Love the spicy & sweet taste of nuts. would be perfect for a winter day.
yum, yum, yum, that looks superb !!!
what a cool presentation! super simple and delicious recipe.
looks delicious and beautiful clicks .......
Beautiful clicks ..and nice recipe ....looks yum
Lovely pics with a delicious dish..
Wow looks and sounds so interesting...yummy looking nibbles
wow!!gud snack!!lovely click!
i will have a large servg just for me
I would love 2 munch on dem..looks yummm
Nice recipe....looks yummy...beautiful click.
A handy & satisfying nibbles!!! Lovely pic Reva :))
Prathima Rao
Prats Corner
Simply delicious snack :)
perfect snack....very inviting....and pictorials are awesome.....
omg...this is absolutely delicious..:)
wow...Lovely post dear...Love the clicks...
Very true about our grumblings about weather....
Loved the snack recipe..
http://www.panchamrutham.blogspot.com/
beautiful clicks. Feel like munching some.
wow looks superb... will definitely try it out...
Dish Name Starts With K
Learning-to-cook
Regards,
Akila
These munchy bites will never go out of fashion. But I love the combo of honey, coconut & chilly..will surely try!!
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