I can go on and on on this wonderful snack that never fails to tempt me or excite me. Many fond memories come rushing in when this comes to mind. The many vacations that we went along with our family friends. This for sure was something Amma would pack for the journey. The long or short train journeys become an adventure and these lovely masala peanuts would sure accompany those. Peanuts have also been very important to our menu and Dad just simply loves this. So Amma always used to make this very often.
I was in for a surprise after marriage, as I came to know that its hubby dear's favorite too. Athamma said she always has a batch ready for his request. Maybe it's in the genes or whatever, my kids also love these peanuts. And when hubby dear wanted something to munch, this is what came to mind. Making it, I was recollecting all those days back when this was made at home. Hubby really enjoyed this snack and I made sure I get this recorded too.
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Ingredients
1 cup Fresh Groundnuts / Peanuts
1/2 cup Besan / Gram Flour
1 tbsp Rice Flour
Salt to taste
4 - 5 cloves Fresh Garlic
1 & 3/4 tsp Red Chilli Powder
A Pinch Turmeric Powder
Water enough to make a stiff dough
A Pinch Jeera Powder (opt)
Instructions
Wash the peanuts and let it drain.
In a bowl, take the peanuts, besan, and all the spices. Mix well. By now you will have a thick batter coating the peanuts. If needed add some water else you can fry it as such.
Heat oil in a kadai, when its piping hot, drop the peanuts into the oil. Turn when it's cooked on one side.
Drain them to the kitchen towel and store it in an airtight container.
Recipe
Masala Peanuts ~ Healthy Snacks!
Ingredients
- 1 cup Fresh Groundnuts / Peanuts
- 1/2 cup Besan / Gram Flour
- 1 tbsp Rice Flour
- Salt to taste
- 4 - 5 cloves Garlic Fresh
- 1 & 3/4 tsp Red Chilli Powder
- A Pinch Turmeric Powder
- Water enough to make a stiff dough
- A Pinch Jeera Powder opt
Instructions
- Wash the peanuts and let it drain.
- In a bowl, take the peanuts, besan, and all the spices. Mix well. By now you will have a thick batter coating the peanuts. If needed add some water else you can fry it as such.
- Heat oil in a kadai, when its piping hot, drop the peanuts into the oil. Turn when it's cooked on one side.
- Drain them to the kitchen towel and store it in an airtight container.
Alka says
Oh lovely valli,these are my fav. too
Thanks for the entry,its a true delight to have your lovely recipes for my event
Superchef says
ohh...i love these peanuts..never knew that it was besan that coated the peanuts! i think its my first time here..nice blog!
Susan says
Oh, yes, I do like! Love the idea of using besan, too.
Thanks for the munchie recipe for MLLA8!
Rv says
Hey Saw your comment on my blog, Thank You. Its been sometime I looked at my blog, so a little late in responding.