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peanut masala recipe | masala groundnut | besan masala peanuts

easy peanut masala recipe | masala groundnut | besan masala peanuts
Course Snack
Cuisine Indian
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 2 cup
Author HEBBARS KITCHEN

Ingredients

  • ½ cup gram flour / besan
  • 2 tbsp rice flour
  • 2 tbsp corn flour
  • ¼ tsp turmeric / haldi
  • 1 tsp kashmiri red chilli powder
  • ½ tsp ginger garlic paste
  • pinch baking soda optional
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 2 cup 350 grams peanuts / groundnuts
  • 2 tsp oil
  • 3 tbsp water
  • oil for deep frying
  • ½ tsp chaat masala optional

Instructions

  • firstly, in a large mixing bowl take ½ cup besan, 2 tbsp rice flour and 2 tbsp corn flour.
  • also add ¼ tsp turmeric, 1 tsp chilli powder, ½ tsp ginger garlic paste, pinch baking soda and ½ tsp salt.
  • mix well making sure all the spices are combined well.
  • further, add 2 cup skinned peanuts and 2 tsp oil.
  • mix well, oil helps to coat peanuts with masala.
  • further, add 2 tbsp of water and mix well.
  • add 1-2 tbsp of more water in batches till the peanuts are coated well with besan.
  • furthermore, add a tsp of rice flour and give a mix. this helps to separate peanuts.
  • deep fry in hot oil or bake at 180-degree celsius for 20 minutes.
  • stir occasionally and fry on low to medium flame.
  • sprinkle ¼ tsp chaat masala and mix well. this helps to enhance the flavour.
  • finally, enjoy crunchy masala peanuts or store in an airtight container for a month.