Masala peanuts
Crunchy spiced, batter-coated peanuts
Peanuts coated in a spiced batter of maize and gram flour, chilli, yogurt and lemon, left overnight to soak up the flavours and then deep fried until crunchy. A classic bitting to keep in a jar for guests.
- Total time
- 45 min
- Difficulty
- easy
- Serves
- 10
Ingredients
Method
0/3 doneStep 1: Mix 2 ¼ lb raw peanuts, 1 ¾ oz maize flour, 2 oz gram flour (besan), 3 tbsp red chilli powder, 5 tbsp plain yogurt, 3 tbsp lemon juice, ½ tsp ground turmeric and 5 tsp salt until every peanut is coated. Cover and leave overnight to marinate.
Step 2: Heat oil to a medium heat (350°F). Separate any peanuts stuck together and deep fry in batches for 4–5 minutes, stirring, until crisp and golden.
25 minStep 3: Drain on kitchen paper and cool completely. Serve as bittings, or store in an air-tight jar.
Nutrition per serving
- Calories
- 620 kcal
- Protein
- 26 g
- Carbs
- 22 g
- Fat
- 50 g
- Fibre
- 9 g
Nutrition values are estimates.
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Good to know
- How long does masala peanuts take?
- About 45 minutes in total: 15 minutes to prepare and 30 minutes to cook.
- How many people does it serve?
- 10 as written. Change the servings above the ingredients and every amount scales to match.
- Is it vegetarian?
- Yes. It has no meat or fish.
- Is it very spicy?
- It has some heat. Use less chilli for a milder version, or more if you like it hot.
- 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.
- What can I use instead of red chilli powder?
- Cayenne, half the amount (hotter).
- What can I use instead of plain yogurt?
- Sour cream or buttermilk, same amount.
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