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Bharuchi khari sing
Salt-roasted peanuts
ભરૂચની ખારી સીંગ: brine-soaked peanuts roasted in hot salt until crunchy with a salty white crust (plus 1 hour soaking)
Bharuch on the Narmada is famous across Gujarat for khari sing, salted peanuts sold in paper packets at the station and on the highway, and carried home by every traveller. Whole peanuts are soaked in strong salt water, then roasted in a big iron pan of hot salt (or sand) until the skins crackle and dry to a thin, white, salty crust over a deeply roasted, crunchy nut. They are a travel snack, a tea-time nibble and a fasting-friendly protein. The common mistake is roasting too fast over high heat: the shells char outside while the nut stays chewy inside, so roast steadily over medium-low and taste a nut before you stop. Chef's tip: the roasting salt can be sieved, cooled and kept in a jar for the next batch.
- Total time
- 35 min
- Difficulty
- easy
- Serves
- 8
Ingredients
For the brine
- 3 tbsp salt
- 2 cups hot water
For roasting
- 2 ¼ lb coarse sea salt
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Method
0/5 doneStep 1: Dissolve 3 tbsp salt in 2 cups hot water, add 14 oz raw peanuts in their red skins and leave to soak for 1 hour. Drain well and spread on a tea towel for 15 minutes.
Step 2: Pour 2 ¼ lb coarse sea salt into a wide, heavy iron kadai or wok and heat over medium heat, stirring, until it is very hot and moves freely, about 8 minutes.
8 minStep 3: Add the damp peanuts and stir constantly, burying them in the salt, over medium-low heat. You will hear them crackle as the water cooks out.
5 minStep 4: Keep stirring until the skins are dry, crisp and dusted white with salt, and a cooled nut tastes crunchy right through with no raw flavour.
15 minStep 5: Tip into a large sieve and shake away the roasting salt. Spread the peanuts on a tray to cool completely, then store airtight for up to a month.
5 min
Nutrition per serving
- Calories
- 290 kcal
- Protein
- 13 g
- Carbs
- 8 g
- Fat
- 24 g
- Fibre
- 4 g
Nutrition values are estimates.
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Good to know
- How long does bharuchi khari sing take?
- About 35 minutes in total: 5 minutes to prepare and 30 minutes to cook.
- How many people does it serve?
- 8 as written. Change the servings above the ingredients and every amount scales to match.
- Is it vegan?
- Yes. It has no meat, fish, dairy or eggs.
- Is it gluten free?
- Yes, as written. Check the labels on stock, sauces and spice mixes, which sometimes contain gluten.
- Can I make it ahead?
- Yes. It keeps well, so you can cook it earlier in the day or the day before and reheat it.
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