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, 2½ 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; ½ tsp Salt; 2½ tsp Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder; ½ tsp Cumin Powder; 1 pinch Asafoetida; 1 tsp Ginger Garlic Paste; As needed Water; 3 tbsp Besan Flour; 2 tbsp Rice Flour; For Deep Frying 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

25 min
medium
Serves 3

Prep 15 min · Cook 10 min

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4 steps, each one filmed. A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

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Also known as masala groundnuts, masala kadalai · Veg · Curries & Gravies, Snacks & Starters

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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.

Good for: Diwali, Party, Rainy Day

Ingredients

14 items

3 people

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

Contains: groundnut, wheat.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 3 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 3 people
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.
PeanutsSaltKashmiri Red Chilli PowderCumin PowderAsafoetidaGinger 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.
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, 2½ 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.