How long does Masala Peanuts take?

25 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 10 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Masala Peanuts serve?

3. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Masala Peanuts vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Masala Peanuts spicy?

It is medium: 2 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Masala Peanuts?

1 cup Peanuts, 3 tbsp Besan Flour, 2 tbsp Rice Flour, ½ tsp Chaat Masala Powder, 2.5 tsp Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder, ½ tsp Cumin Powder, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Masala Peanuts?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Masala Peanuts?

About 420 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Masala Peanuts

Name: Masala Peanuts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Pan-Indian
Ingredients: 1 cup Peanuts; 2.5 tsp Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder; ½ tsp Cumin Powder; ½ tsp Salt; 1 pinch Asafoetida; 1 tsp Ginger Garlic Paste; As needed Water; 3 tbsp Besan Flour; 2 tbsp Rice Flour; For Deep Frying Sunflower Oil; 1 sprigs Curry leaves; ½ tsp Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder; ½ tsp Black Pepper Powder; ½ tsp Chaat Masala Powder; 1 tsp Powdered Sugar

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Curries & Gravies Snacks & Starters Vegan Low carb Dairy-free

Total25 min

Prep15 min

Cook10 min

Serves3

Per serving420 cal

Spicemedium

Good for: Diwali, Party, Rainy Day

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Masala peanuts coated in besan and rice flour with Kashmiri chilli and cumin, deep-fried with curry leaves. Medium-spicy, serves 3, 25 minutes, with video.

Ingredients

14 items

Cooking for3 servings

Peanuts1 cup
Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder3 tsp
Cumin Powder½ tsp
Salt½ tsp
Asafoetida1 pinch
Ginger Garlic Paste1 tsp
WaterAs needed
Besan Flour3 tbsp
Rice Flour2 tbsp
Sunflower OilFor Deep Frying
Curry leaves1 sprigs
Black Pepper Powder½ tsp
Chaat Masala Powder½ tsp
Powdered Sugar1 tsp

Contains: groundnut, wheat.

Nutrition

One serving, and the whole batch of 3. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per serving	All 3
Energy	420kcal	1260kcal
Protein	17g	50g
Carbohydrate	19g	58g
Fat	33g	100g
Fibre	6.6g	20g
Sugar	4.3g	13g

Cookd masalas for peanuts

Method

1
In a bowl, add the peanuts. Add salt, Kashmiri chilli powder, cumin powder, asafoetida, ginger garlic paste and mix. Add 1 tbsp of water too, just enough to wet the peanuts. Add besan and rice flour. Mix well to coat evenly, sprinkling water as required.
PeanutsKashmiri Red Chilli PowderCumin PowderSaltAsafoetidaGinger Garlic PasteWaterBesan FlourRice Flour
2
Heat oil over medium flame. Separate the peanuts and drop them into the oil. Fry until it turns crispy and golden brown. Remove from the oil.
Sunflower Oil
3
Fry the curry leaves in the same oil. Remove it as soon as it gets crispy, which will only take a few seconds. Set this aside.
Curry leaves
4
In a small bowl, combine together all the ingredients for the spice mix. Add the fried curry leaves also and mix well until evenly combined. Add this to the fried peanuts and toss. Store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
Kashmiri Red Chilli PowderBlack Pepper PowderChaat Masala PowderPowdered Sugar

Before you start

How long does Masala Peanuts take?: 25 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 10 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Masala Peanuts serve?: 3. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Masala Peanuts vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Masala Peanuts spicy?: It is medium: 2 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Masala Peanuts?: 1 cup Peanuts, 3 tbsp Besan Flour, 2 tbsp Rice Flour, ½ tsp Chaat Masala Powder, 2.5 tsp Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder, ½ tsp Cumin Powder, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Masala Peanuts?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Masala Peanuts?: About 420 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.