Masala Peanuts
This Masala Peanuts recipe is along the lines of masala groundnut from popular brands like "Haldiram" that you can prepare at home to please adults and kids alike.
Servings: 6
Calories: 304kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 cups raw peanuts
- ¼ cup besan flour
- 2 tablespoon rice flour
- ½ teaspoon red chili powder
- ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder
- ¼ teaspoon garam masala powder
- ½ teaspoon chaat masala powder
- 2-3 tablespoon water
- 2 tablespoon oil
- 2 teaspoon lemon juice optional
Instructions
- Take a big bowl and add raw peanuts, on top of the peanuts add besan or chickpea flour, red chili powder, rice flour, salt to taste, turmeric powder, garam masala powder(optional), and chaat masala powder.2 cups raw peanuts, ¼ cup besan flour, 2 tbsp rice flour, ½ tsp red chili powder, ¼ tsp turmeric powder, ¼ tsp garam masala powder, ½ tsp chaat masala powder
- Toss it and add oil, water, and lemon juice.2-3 tbsp water, 2 tbsp oil, 2 tsp lemon juice
- Now mix well and make sure peanuts are coated well. Place it aside for 5 minutes.
Air fryer method
- Preheat the air fryer to 380°F for 3 minutes. Brush or spray the air fryer basket with some oil.
- Take the peanuts mixture and place it in the air fryer pan. Make sure that the peanuts are in a single layer and not overlapping.
- Air fry at 380 degrees for 5 minutes or until they are crispy. Check them halfway through and give it a shake, if necessary.
- Take them out and let them cool for a few minutes before serving. Continue the procedure for the remainder of the peanuts.
- Crispy masala peanuts are ready for primetime!
Microwave oven method
- Spread peanuts on a greased microwave-safe plate and cook on high for about 3 minutes, stirring every 1 minute. Take it out and let it cool for a few minutes before serving. Your own version of haldiram style peanuts is ready!
- Enjoy Masala peanuts as tea-time snacks or starters with your favorite beverage. These are also a great snack to have on the go.
Notes
- You can also add some chopped red onions and green chilies before serving to give that special touch and make it a peanut chaat recipe.
- If you are not using an air fryer, make sure to stir the peanuts every minute or so while they are cooking in the microwave oven. This will help them cook evenly and become crispy.
- Store Masala peanuts in an airtight container for up to two weeks.
- You can also deep fry the peanuts instead of using an air fryer for a more indulgent version.
- You can sprinkle extra chaat masala and amchur powder on top of these masala peanuts if you are looking for an intense flavor.
Nutrition
Calories: 304kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Sodium: 6mg | Potassium: 51mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 52IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 1mg