Masala Peanuts Recipe , How To Make Spicy Masala Peanuts

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Deep-fried peanuts with a perfect mix of spices, Masala Peanuts is an ever-popular anytime snack all over India.

The blend of spices used might vary from region to region, but the core recipe is quite popular everywhere.

Served as a cocktail accompaniment or tea-time snack , Masala Peanuts also happens to be a hot favourite with kids. Place the jar on the table and you can be sure that they will put their hands into it within the hour!

Here is how to make spicy masala peanuts at home. Make sure you deep-fry the peanuts only till they turn light brown and not golden brown. Otherwise they will get a burnt taste.

You can also try other snacks using peanuts like Peanut Chaat or Rice and Peanut Pakoda .

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Masala Peanuts Recipe , How To Make Spicy Masala Peanuts

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Preparation Time: 2 mins Cooking Time: 10 mins Total Time: 12 mins 1Makes 0.75 cup (9 tbsp )
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Ingredients

3/4 cup roasted peanut halves
oil for deep-frying

To Be Mixed Into A Masala
1 tsp chilli powder
1/4 tsp dried mango powder (amchur)
1/2 tsp chaat masala
salt to taste

Method

Heat the oil in a deep non-stick pan and deep-fry the peanuts till they turn light brown in colour. Drain on an absorbent paper.
Transfer into a deep bowl, add the prepared masala and toss well.
Cool completely and serve or store in an air-tight container. Use as required.