Masala Nuts

This is a perfect SNACK anytime of the day with a cup of hot tea!

INGREDIENTS:-

~ Almonds ---------- 20
~ Pistachios ---------- 20
~ Cashewnuts ---------- 20
~ Walnuts ---------- 20
~ Whole red chillies ---------- 5-6
~ Whole black peppercorns ---------- 5-6
~ Star anise ---------- 2 tbsp
~ Dry mango(amchur) powder ---------- 1/2 tbsp
~ Black salt ---------- to taste
~ Honey(optional, as you like) ---------- 2 tbsp
~ Butter or ghee(clarified butter) ---------- 2-3 tbsp

Method:-

1:- Heat ghee(clarified butter) or butter in a heavy bottomed pan, on a medium level, till hot. Add the almonds, pistachios, cashewnuts and walnuts and fry them under low flame, till they are golden brown. Drain them on a paper towels and keep aside.
2:- Break the dry red chillies, remove seeds and add black peppers, star anise, dry mango powder, black salt and put them in a blender and grind to a powder.
3:- And now take the masala powder in a bowl. Add the fried nuts, honey(optional). Toss with hand,untill masalas are well blended with nuts.
4:- You can adjust salt and spice to taste.
5:- Now this snack is ready to eat.Serve.