Nuts

What Are Nuts?

Nuts are one of the most versatile things you can keep in a kitchen, eaten straight as a snack, dropped into a curry, folded into a cake, or scattered over a breakfast bowl. Botanically, not everything we call a nut is one (a cashew is a seed, an almond a stone fruit's kernel), but in the kitchen the distinction rarely matters. What matters is the crunch, richness and staying power nuts bring to whatever they're added to — as much a fixture in Indian sweets and curries as in Western baking, salads and everyday snacking.

Types of Nuts Available at Urban Platter

Here's a quick look at what's in this collection, and where each one tends to earn its keep.

Brazil Nuts

Large, rich and distinctly buttery, Brazil Nuts are best eaten as-is, a small handful goes further than most nuts, and a couple a day covers a genuine chunk of your daily selenium.

Almonds

Our range covers more ground than most: Australian Almonds for a naturally sweet, crunchy whole almond; Mamra Almonds for the smaller, denser, prized variety; and California Almonds — roasted-salted, roasted-unsalted, sliced or blanched-sliced (badam flakes) — the last two built for garnish, baking and salads rather than straight snacking.

Cashews

Whole Cashew Kernels come in two grades here — Bold (W240) and Goan (W320) — both crisp and naturally sweet enough to go from a curry or a batch of kaju katli straight to a simple cashew pulao.

Walnuts

Walnut Kernels are sourced from California, Chile and Kashmir, sold as shelled halves — good for snacking, baking, breakfast bowls, or folding into a batch of halwa.

Peanuts

Boiled and Salted Peanuts are ready to eat straight from the pack. Protein-packed, preservative-free, and just as much at home in a chaat or salad as eaten on their own. Roasted Unsalted Peanuts, skin removed and vacuum-packed, are the plainer, more versatile option for snacking or cooking.

Pistachios and Pistachio Kernels

Pistachio Kernels come shell-removed, unroasted and unsalted for a cleaner snack or recipe ingredient. Prefer cracking them open yourself? Roasted Salted California Pistachios keep their shell on, lightly salted, for snacking that takes its time — on purpose.

Macadamia Nuts

Sourced from South Africa, our Macadamia Nuts are Grade A, rich and buttery with a satisfying crunch — good on their own, paired with tea or coffee, or dipped in chocolate and frozen for an easy dessert.

Pecans

Pecan halves bring a milder, slightly sweet crunch — equally at home in a batch of cookies, scattered over a salad, or mixed into a trail mix.

Hazelnuts

Nutrient-dense with a naturally sweet edge, Hazelnut Kernels work well in desserts and baking, or simply eaten by the handful.

Pine Nuts

Small, soft and slightly resinous, Pine Nuts are less of a snacking nut and more of a finishing one — stirred into pesto, hummus, salads, or a rice dish just before serving.

Why Choose Quality Nuts from Urban Platter?

Good nuts start with what you can't always see on the shelf, freshness, sourcing, and careful packing. Ours are sealed to keep out air and moisture, which is what keeps an almond crunchy and a cashew crisp rather than soft. Every pack states clearly what's inside — roast level, salt content, origin and most varieties come in multiple sizes, from a small trial pack to a kilo for a household that goes through walnuts fast.

How to Use Nuts in Everyday Recipes

• Direct snacking — a handful of almonds, cashews or Brazil nuts is still the simplest option
• Breakfast bowls — sliced almonds or chopped pecans over oats or dalia
• Smoothies — a spoon of nuts blends in for texture and staying power
• Salads — pine nuts, walnuts or pecans add crunch where a salad needs it
• Baking — chopped nuts fold easily into cakes, cookies and breads
• Desserts — macadamias dipped in chocolate, or hazelnuts stirred into a ganache
• Trail mixes — combine two or three varieties for a portable snack
• Granola — pecans, almonds and hazelnuts toast well alongside oats
• Indian sweets — cashews, almonds and pistachios are staples in barfis, halwa and kheer
• Rice and savoury dishes — pine nuts in a pulao, cashews in a biryani
• Homemade nut mixes — build your own combination rather than buying pre-mixed

How to Choose the Right Nuts

Not every pack suits the same job. Raw, unroasted and unsalted nuts like our Pistachio Kernels or Roasted Unsalted Almonds. Work best for baking and cooking, since they don't add extra salt or flavour to a recipe. Roasted, salted versions are built for snacking as-is. Shelled kernels save prep time; unshelled nuts suit slower snacking. Sliced and blanched forms work best as garnish or in baking, while whole and halved nuts are more versatile. A smaller pack keeps things fresh for everyday use; a larger size suits a household going through nuts quickly. For gifting, a well-packed single-variety or assorted pack makes the choice easy.

How to Store Nuts Properly

Keep nuts in an airtight container, in a cool, dry place away from moisture, heat, sunlight and strong odours. Nuts pick up smells easily, so keep them away from spices. Once opened, transfer to a sealed container rather than the original pouch. In humid climates, or for packs you won't finish quickly, refrigeration helps nuts hold their crunch. Follow any storage instructions printed on the pack.

Nuts for Gifting and Special Occasions

Nuts have always doubled as a gift in India — substantial enough to feel thoughtful, useful enough to never go to waste. They suit festive gifting, family celebrations, corporate hampers, hospitality trays, dinner gatherings, or a healthy snack hamper for someone who'd rather have this than sweets. Our Festive Celebration Hamper combines almonds, pistachios and cashew kernels with a few other gourmet extras for exactly this kind of gifting.

Frequently Asked Questions About Nuts

What types of nuts are available at Urban Platter?

Urban Platter's nut collection covers Brazil nuts, almonds (Australian, Mamra, sliced, blanched and roasted California), cashews (Bold and Goan), walnuts (California, Chilean and Kashmir), peanuts (boiled-salted and roasted-unsalted), pistachios (kernels and in-shell), macadamia, pecans, hazelnuts, and pine nuts.

What is the difference between raw and roasted nuts?

Raw nuts are milder and better suited to baking and cooking. Roasted nuts develop a deeper flavour and crunch, and are usually salted for snacking as-is.

How should nuts be stored?

In an airtight container, in a cool, dry spot away from direct sunlight, heat, and moisture. Refrigeration helps in humid climates or for packs that won't be finished quickly.

Which nuts are suitable for baking?

Raw or unsalted nuts work best — sliced or blanched almonds, pecans, hazelnuts and walnuts are the most commonly used across cakes, cookies and breads.

Can nuts be used in salads and breakfast bowls?

Yes — sliced almonds, walnuts, pecans and pine nuts are common additions to both, adding crunch and texture without much effort.

Are shelled nuts easier to use?

Generally, yes, shelled nuts (kernels) save prep time and are easier to measure into a recipe, while unshelled nuts suit slower, more deliberate snacking.

What pack sizes are available?

Pack sizes vary by product, typically ranging from small trial packs to larger sizes for households that go through nuts quickly. Check the individual product page for exact options.

Explore and Buy Premium Nuts Online

Whether you're stocking your pantry, prepping for a baking project, or picking a gift for someone who appreciates good food, this collection has a place to start. Pick the form — raw, roasted, shelled or whole — that suits how you'll use it, and add a pack or two to your cart.