Munchy Peanuts

Peanuts bring back loads of childhood memories, especially of the holidays with cousins and friends - laughter, gossip and munching :)

This delicious snack is easy to make and is a non stop tea time munch. With minimal use of oil, it is a total guilt-free indulgence.


You need:

• 2.5 cups peanuts (unroasted)
• 1.5 - 1-3/4 cup gram flour / besan
• 1 tbsp rice flour (optional, this makes it more crispy)
• 1 tsp chillie powder
• 1/4 tsp turmeric powder / haldi
• 1/2 tsp dry mango powder / amchur
• 1/2 tsp carrom seeds / ajwain
• 3 tbsp oil
• Salt
• Water

Steps:

• Take 2.5 cups of peanuts. Place the peanuts in a microwave safe dish that is large enough for the peanuts to be spread around well. Microwave on a high for 2 minutes.
• Sieve all the dry ingredients to remove lumps, if any.
• Add these to the peanuts and mix well. Add oil and water - 1 tbsp at a time and mix well. Use a fork. Check salt and adjust.
• Microwave it for about 7-8 minutes. At 2 minute intervals take the dish out and stir it around well with a fork.
• Once you hear a popping sound, you can stop.
• Allow it to cool well. The peanuts will become crisp as they cool.
• Store in an airtight container.

Notes:

• I use a 800W microwave. This is the time it took me to get the peanuts and the flour cooked.
• Adjust spices as per your taste.
• I did it in two batches after I had mixed the peanuts in the flour as my dish was not large enough for me to spread the peanuts out evenly.