dry-roasting

noun
UK /ˌdraɪ ˈrəʊstɪŋ/
US /ˌdraɪ ˈroʊstɪŋ/

Cooking food in a hot pan without any oil or water.

Dry-roasting the peanuts made them crunchy and warm.

SYNONYMS

pan-roastingtoastingdry-fryingroasting without oil

RELATED WORDS

roastingtoastingpan-fryingsearingcharring

OTHER MEANINGS

2. The process of heating seeds or spices in a dry pan to bring out their flavor.

Dry-roasting cumin seeds releases their aroma.

3. A cooking method used in Indian and Asian kitchens to prepare spices before grinding.

She began dry-roasting the spices for the curry.

4. Heating nuts or grains without added fat to make them crisp.

Dry-roasting chickpeas gives a healthy snack.