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by Sneh | 26 comments
PUBLISHED 19 Aug '14 | UPDATED 19 Jan '22
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When the wind picks up and batters the trees that seem to swallow our little home, the leaves cascade on our roof by the cart load. With more wind, most of them blow away but the ones that block the gutters are the ones that let the water into the roof when the rain falls. From there the water makes its way via a natural slope of corrosion to a small drilled hole right above my bed in the bedroom where a baby mobile used to hang on a hook in a previous life. And then when I get anointed on the forehead with the drip drip drip of the holy water in the middle of the night, it is time to do two things. First, wake Nick up so we can push the bed out of the trickling waterworks and second, nag him to get up on the roof and get rid of the damn leaves.
After we moved to this house almost a decade ago, I developed an irrational fear of trees falling on roofs and leaky ceilings. We live in the bush, surrounded by national parks on three sides. Tall looming trees are part of the territory. Now that I have seen the house bare-boned during the renovation, the fear of falling trees causing havoc is receding. The house seems strong enough to withstand a tree. And I have gotten so used to the rude splashes of water from my ceiling on my face a couple of times a year, that it is no longer exciting.
This over sharing of information is courtesy of the rain beating on my roof as I make a batch of these delicious-ly spicy and more-ish roasted cashews. As I watch the rain pouring down, I know Nick hasn't been on the roof to clear out the leaves. I also know we have been pro-active and already moved the bed last night in anticipation of the drip drip. Boo ya soddy leaves! You won't get me this time.
These roasted cashews remind me of monsoon in Mumbai. When the heavens would open up and it would pour, street carts would pop up with fire charred corn, roasted water chestnuts and spicy nuts. There is something guttural (no pun intended) about wanting to roast something on an open fire and chow down on when it is wet and gloomy. These cashew nuts are a siss-ied up urban version of the proverbial fire roasted snack. They are roasted in an oven but every bit as delicious as they were meant to be. Healthy too with a boost of chia seeds and the mighty turmeric.
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TURMERIC ROASTED CASHEWS WITH CHIA
5 from 2 votes
A delicious, quick and nourishing snacking option for your lunchbox. Also works as salad or soup topper. Roasted with the goodness of turmeric and chia.
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Author: Sneh
Course // Appetizer, Meal Prep, Snack
Cuisine // Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Modern Australian, Vegan, Vegetarian
Total Time: 12 minutes minutes
Servings: 2 cups
Ingredients
- 2 cups raw cashew nuts
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon chilli flakes
- 2 teaspoons dried rosemary
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
Pre-heat oven 140°C.
Place cashew nuts in a large bowl with all the other ingredients. Toss to mix well.
Spread nuts evenly on a rimmed baking tray and place in oven. Bake the cashew nuts at 140°C for 10 minutes. Remove, toss nuts around and spread evenly. Bake for another 10 minutes until a shade darker and starting to turn golden.
Remove from oven. Cool completely and store in an airtight jar for up to two weeks.
Notes
Optional - Soak cashew nuts in cold water for an hour. Drain. Then mix them with all ingredients and bake in oven. This will produce a less crunchy result but the nuts will be easier to digest and gentler on your stomach.
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26 Comments
sandyon January 22, 2024 at 7:23 AM
here it is 2024 and I've only now found your site - i just tried this recipe (didn't have raw cashews so used lightly salted roasted cashews and excluded the salt from your recipe) and it's sooooo delicious!!! Easy and simple to make - a nice bright flavor with a slight kick! Will be checking out more recipes. Thank you!Reply
Carinaon September 16, 2014 at 4:54 AM
These are crazy delicious! That tumeric and salt-laced coating... I have yellow stained fingers from licking out the bowl!
A new favourite for snacking and gift giving. Thanks!Reply
Tamaraon September 15, 2014 at 6:49 AM
A delicious treat! Thank you for the recipe. One question: How do you get the seasoning to stay on the nuts after they've cooled? Everything (except the yellow turmeric color lol) was at the bottom of the container by the next day when I made my first batch. I just dumped it on top of a salad, but I'd like it to stay on the nuts.
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Caron Riveraon September 6, 2014 at 11:26 PM
What a perfect combination of ingredients on hand! I am always looking for new snacks-thanks!!
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The Quirky Pantryon August 29, 2014 at 8:10 PM
Brilliant idea! Really! Can't wait to try this!
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Charlotton August 27, 2014 at 6:39 PM
Love this recipe!
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Jo @thenectarcafeon August 26, 2014 at 6:54 AM
There's nothing more 'morish' than roasted seasoned nuts really is there? These look delicious, I'll be making a batch soon!
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Louise| Cygnet Kitchenon August 26, 2014 at 5:13 AM
Love your Steller Cherry- Less Clafoutis fairy tale. I love a Nutella happy ending 😉
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Megan @ The Nutrition Addictionon August 24, 2014 at 12:17 PM
So many super foods in one place!! I love a turmeric + cashew combo.
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Saraon August 24, 2014 at 3:35 AM
You've found a way to make cashews even better! Remarkable recipe.
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Sini | My Blue&White Kitchenon August 23, 2014 at 3:17 AM
I seriously can't wait to make a batch. These look to die for (and that color!!).
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Lail | With A Spinon August 20, 2014 at 1:00 PM
A wonderful combination. Love cashewws but never thought of combining chia in roasted cashews. I would love these on salads.
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Maureenon August 20, 2014 at 10:30 AM
I've never had a leaky roof but we did have an air conditioner (brand new) that leaked on my head for weeks until they figured it out. I wouldn't have minded so much if I'd had these gorgeous cashews to eat while it dripped.
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shobelynon August 20, 2014 at 7:33 AM
Growing up in the Philippines, there were superstitious beliefs that ogres lived in big trees and it 's a place where dwarfs scheming their horrible plans. So I was pretty scared about big trees, thank goodness I overcame it, since now we are living where we are close to a state park surrounding our home. And being close to these type of nature is such a blessing.
This cashew recipe looks easy to make and the pictures make it want to grab it.
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Crystal | Apples & Sparkleon August 20, 2014 at 5:40 AM
These cashews sound so tasty! My favorite nut. : )
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Eileenon August 20, 2014 at 5:24 AM
These cashews sound so spicy and delicious! I've just started experimenting with chia seeds for the first time. so I'm excited to try this out. 🙂
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Laura (Tutti Dolci)on August 20, 2014 at 2:33 AM
Cashews are my favorite, what a tasty snack!
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Belinda@themoonblushbakeron August 20, 2014 at 12:59 AM
Oh this look perfect for salads to add a bit of crunch! NO wonder they are so moreish!
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Dixya @ Food, Pleasure, and Healthon August 20, 2014 at 12:41 AM
love roasted cashews..this is a beautiful version of it rather than plain salted. thanks for sharing this.
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Rebecca (Little Munch)on August 19, 2014 at 10:46 PM
I was given the biggest bag of chia recently and I have been searching for tasty recipes to use them in....so I'll be sure to make these yummy nuts this weekend.
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Rosaon August 19, 2014 at 7:07 PM
A wonderful idea and combination! Great party food.
Cheers,
Rosa
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Chris@TalesofaKitchenon August 19, 2014 at 7:46 PM
Oh Sneh, your storytelling is beautiful! As always x
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Padaekon August 19, 2014 at 5:28 PM
These seasoned vibrant roasted cashews sure do look moreish and delicious! OMG - how is this weather possible? I shouldn't complain though because water is a blessing. Keep safe! Great recipe. Thanks! 🙂
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vegeTARAianon August 19, 2014 at 6:13 PM
I love this idea! I always think of sweetening up nuts so giving them a savoury twist is a top tip.
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Dhanya Samuelon August 19, 2014 at 5:54 PM
The story of your 'drip drip' adventures or these turmeric laden cashews - can't decide which one I love more!
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Millie | Add A Littleon August 19, 2014 at 5:43 PM
