A couple of days back, Amma made some Masala Peanuts for Daddy's rendezvous. She told that Daddy asked specifically for these spicy masala groundnuts. Though we end up making this snack quite often at home, it is always sought after for any occasion.
I came back home to find a box full of it and after a while realized that the box was almost empty. I even skipped my dinner because of these. Anyway after making cookies non-stop for four days, I thought I must do something else for the marathon. That resulted in me remembering those baked almonds.
It's surprising how easily you can adopt a recipe into a healthier version. This baked version is oil-less and guilt-free. I made the masala for peanuts the usual way I make it. I didn't have enough time to add curry leaves or crushed garlic but had dried Mint leaves which gave a nice ting to the baked peanuts. But would surely be adding the rest I missed out, the next time I am making this.
No one believed that these were baked or oil-less. Except looking a little pale, these tasted just as good, maybe a bit less, but nevertheless the same in taste-wise. I don't think I might again want to deep fry these masala peanuts again. Though I had called the deep-fried masala peanuts healthy snacks for kids, this will surely take the cup for being the healthier version of the masala peanuts.
Step by Step Recipe with Pictures
Baked Masala Peanuts / Masala Grounds
Ingredients Needed:
Fresh Groundnuts/ Peanuts - 1 cup
Besan / Gram Flour - 1/2 cup*
Rice flour - 1 tbsp
Salt to taste
Chili powder - 1 & 1/2 tsp
Water enough to make a stiff dough
Dried Mint leaves a couple of them (opt)
*This recipe may actually require more gram flour depending on how you mix it. Increase salt and spice after adjusting the taste.
How to make masala peanut in the oven:
Preheat the oven to 200C.
Krithi's Kitchen says
I too make this... guilt-free munchies..
harini-jaya says
I tried these a long long time ago and we loved these too..thanks for reminding!
Amelia's De-ssert says
Thanks for sharing. I love this snack. Looks good without having to deep fry them.
sushma says
Looks yummy........always wanted to make these but dint know how? Will try ur recipe....
Champa says
I make them too. But I use buttermilk or yogurt to mix not water. It gives a little tangy taste.Looks good.
Suma Gandlur says
This has been on my to do list eversince I saw Bee's recipe. I think I have to try it now. 🙂
ANU says
wow...awesome baking idea...never tried this...thanks for sharing....
Pavani says
My 3-yr old loves panuts, I'm going to try these baked peanuts, I'm sure he'll like them. Yours look crunchy and delicious.
sabina says
Favourite snack....this sounds healthy,never tried the MW version.looks nice..
Mom Chef says
lovely one Valli ! didnt knowwe could bake masala peanuts too !
Rujuta says
Srivalli
All time fav snack to munch on..
Should try the baked version..
Thanks for sharing the recipe…
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Jane says
Love that you can cook these without oil. Will definitely try this one with my family.
divya says
Love this snack. It looks fantastic! 🙂
jayasree says
This was one of the first few dishes I tried in my MW. Finally, I add a teaspoon of oil to the peanuts before MW-ing them, to avoid the pale look.
Cool Lassi(e) says
Masala peanuts look splendid!The fact that it is baked is even better!
Cool Lassi(e) says
I have bookmarked this!
Susan says
I'd much rather have a handful of these crunchies rather than a candy bar. Really.
Thanks, Valli, for your MLLA recipe!
Swati Sapna says
The baked peanuts look fab! a classy and healthy party snack for sure 🙂
Sai says
Has someone tried them? Please give feedback!
Srivalli says
Sai, I can say this surely works. If you want you can check on internet for other blogs which has tried this.