Monsoon Cravings? Add A Healthy Crunch To Your Recipes With Walnuts

Adding a dash of walnuts to your recipes is essential for that extra crunch of nutrition and flavour during the monsoon season.

Monsoons are here, and so is the desire to try tempting pakoras, lip-smacking chutneys, and tempting bakes! While these monsoon delicacies remain close to our hearts, why not add a dash of walnuts to our recipes for that extra crunch of nutrition and flavour? Packed with the goodness of alpha-linolenic acid the plant-based form of omega-3 walnuts are delicious and a healthy choice for all food enthusiasts! So let it rain walnuts this monsoon with exciting and malicious delicacies, and stay informed about the health benefits they bring.

BBQ Corn with Walnut Chilli Butter: BBQ Corn with Walnut Chilli Butter is a delectable dish involving grilled corn on the cob coated with a flavorful butter mixture made with walnuts, smoked paprika, red chilli, and coriander. The corn is grilled until slightly charred, then spread with the walnut chilli butter for a smoky, spicy, and nutty flavour.

Ingredients

• 4 corns on the cob
• 1-2 teaspoon olive oil
• 50g butter, softened
• tsp smoked paprika
• 1 red chilli, finely chopped
• 25g walnuts, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon chopped coriander

Preparations

1. Rub the corn for 15-20 minutes, turning occasionally until slightly charred.

2. mix the butter, paprika, chilli and Walnuts in a bowl and season.

3. Place the corn on a large sheet of foil and spread over the butter for 5 minutes until the butter has melted.

4. Serve sprinkled with the coriander.

Walnut Kanda Bhaji: Walnut Kanda Bhaji is a traditional Indian snack made with finely chopped onions mixed with walnut pieces, gram flour, and various spices. It's a popular and flavorful dish often served as a tasty appetizer or snack.

Ingredients

• 1 cup onions, thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup walnuts, chopped roughly
• 1 tablespoon crushed coriander seeds
• 1 teaspoon green chilly chopped
• 1/2 cup gram flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• Oil for frying

Preparations:

1. combine the thinly sliced onions, chopped walnuts, crushed coriander seeds, chopped green chillies, gram flour, and salt in a mixing bowl.

2. Form a thick batter with the onions and walnuts evenly coated.

3. Once the oil is hot, drop until the bhajis turn golden brown and crisp.

4. Enjoy your crunchy and flavorful monsoon snack!

Sweet Potato Tart with Walnut Crust: The sweet potato tart with walnut crust is a delicious dessert made with a creamy sweet potato filling and a crust made with crushed walnuts. It's a delightful combination of flavours and textures, perfect for anyone who enjoys sweet potato and nutty flavours.

Ingredients

Crust:

• 2 cups walnuts, ground
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
• 2 tablespoons melted butter

Filling:

• 2 sweet potatoes, thinly sliced
• 1/3 cup whipping cream
• 1/2 teaspoon each: salt and pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan

Preparations

1. walnuts, Parmesan and butter (add one tablespoon) at the bottom and halfway up the sides of a 4-inch x 10-inch (10-cm x 25-cm) tart pan overnight.

2. Mix sweet potatoes, cream, thyme, salt, pepper and nutmeg; stir well.

3. On the walnut base, layer sweet potatoes; drizzle with the remaining cream mixture and sprinkle with Parmesan.