Always chop nuts by hand if you want them roughly or coarsely chopped. A food processor will overchop them very quickly. To grind nuts finely use a food processor and quick on and off turns. This will guarantee that they are ground evenly. Nuts with high oil content, such as pistachios or walnuts, are best ground with a little sugar or flour.
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