Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 5 minutes

Servings: 3-4 Servings

Nutritious, healthy, quick-to-do and guilt-free. Wouldn't it be a great snacking option if these words can describe it! Here's the famous Masala Peanuts recipe. 

You can make it at home in a jiffy. It is so versatile, can be had as a snack by itself or used as a topping over salads and chats.

Ingredients

For Spiced Peanuts

• Peanuts: 3 Cups (roasted)
• Cold-pressed peanut oil: 2 tbsp (optional)
• Curry leaves: 2 sprigs
• Red chilli powder: 1 tbsp
• Turmeric powder: 1 tbsp
• Back pepper: 1 tbsp (coarsely crushed)
• Rock salt: 2 tbsp

For Masala Peanuts Chat

• Carrot: 1 small (grated)
• Onion: 1 small (finely chopped)
• Coconut: 1 tbsp (grated)
• Lime wedge: 1 (juiced)

Method

• To prepare the spiced peanuts, rub the roasted peanuts in your hands or in a cloth to remove the skin. 
• Place the skinned peanuts in a kitchen towel and gently pound using a rolling pin or a pestle, to crush into halves.
• Heat a pan and add finely chopped curry leaves, red chilli powder, turmeric powder, black pepper and salt. Dry roast lightly on low flame (you may use little cold-pressed oil to roast) 
• Give it a quick stir, toss in the roasted peanut halves and stir on low flame for 5 to 6 minutes.
• Allow cooling completely and store in an airtight container.
• To prepare masala peanuts chat, take a handful of the spiced peanuts in a bowl. Add all the remaining ingredients and mix well.
• Serve immediately.

Eating Guide:

• Food group: Legumes (Yes, peanuts belong to the legumes family, not nuts)
• Enjoy as a snack or as a side dish with cooked meals 
• Incorporate peanuts on regular basis, and say bye-bye to refined oil.

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