Toasting Nuts brings out their full flavor and gives them a more pronounced taste, since it releases their natural oils.
Oven Method
Place a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
Spread the nuts in a single layer on a baking sheet, and place them in the oven for 10-12 minutes, depending on the type of nuts. Shake the pan a couple of times during the process, and watch the nuts carefully so they do not burn. Remove the nuts from the oven as soon as you start to smell them and they start to turn light brown. Transfer to a plate to cool. The nuts can be kept in an airtight container for upto a day. It can be frozen for upto a month.
Stove Top Method
Take a heavy bottomed pan and dry roast the nuts on a very low flame for 5-6 minutes and they start to turn light brown. Remove off heat. Transfer to a plate to cool. The nuts can be kept in an airtight container for upto a day. It can be frozen for upto a month.
