Masala Peanuts

Prep Time: 10 min (except drying time)
Cooking Time: 20 min
Serves: 2

Ingredients

1. Roasted peanuts - 1.5 cups
2. Besan - 1/2 cup
3. Rice flour - 1/4 cup
4. Red chilly powder - 1/2 tsp
5. Black pepper powder - 1/2 tsp
6. Aamchoor powder - 1/2 tsp
7. Asafoetida powder - 1/2 tsp
8. Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp
9. Salt - to taste
10. Water - 1/2 to 1 cup
11. Oil - to deep fry
12. Salt - to taste

Method

1. Mix in all the above mentioned ingredients evenly coating the peanuts; allow to dry for about half an hour.
2. Heat oil in a wok on medium flame, sprinkle a handful of peanuts in to the hot oil one by one.
3. Reduce flame to low & deep fry until golden brown.
4. Remove and drain on to kitchen tissues.
5. Serve along with a cup of hot tea or coffee.

NOTE

• Masala peanuts become crisp only at room temperature.
• Can also use raw peanuts for the recipe.
  
• Store in a dry, air tight container for future use.