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Masala Peanuts: Spicy Peanuts

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These masala peanuts are an addictive snack made with roasted peanuts tossed in a simple spiced mix.

These masala peanuts are the perfect snack to keep around. Though most of our family has a sweet tooth, sometimes we crave something savory as a snack in front of the TV or with a cup of chai.

Keeping a batch of these masala peanuts for those days, or when unexpected guests pop in, is always a good idea.

These masala peanuts are a perfectly salty, slightly spicy, crunch, and oh-so-addictive snack!

We love making a big batch of these whenever we can, so we have something delicious to snack on. The best part is, that these masala peanuts will last in an airtight container for a few weeks!

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Masala Peanuts Ingredients

  • Peanuts – The recipe below has the steps for both roasted and unroasted peanuts with red skin. If using roasted peanuts, we recommending finding an unsalted or lightly salted option.
  • Chaat Masala – Chaat masala is a special spice blend used in Chaat (appetizer) dishes and adds a tangy-spicy flavor.
  • Red chilli powder/Paprika/Kashmiri chilli – Red chili powder will add some spice, if you prefer a milder flavor paprika or kashmiri chili powder are great options.
  • Cumin Powder – this added an earthy, spice to the peanuts that perfectly complements the other spices.
  • Dried Mango powder (amchur) – a fruity ground spice made with raw/unripe mangoes and gives the peanuts a tangy taste. It is often available at Asian markets, or on Amazon. We love to use it in other classic recipes like Aloo Paratha and Dal Puri

Tips for Masala Peanuts

  • The recipe has steps for both roasted and unroasted peanuts. We prefer roasted, unsalted peanuts for convenience.
  • We recommend using unsalted peanuts so you can control the amount of salt in the recipe.
  • Adjust the amount of spices in the recipe to your own preferences.
  • Make sure to remove the peanuts from the pan once coated in the spice mixture to make sure the nuts do not burn.
  • Let the peanuts cool completely before storing them in an airtight container.
  • Store the peanuts in an airtight container, and they will stay fresh for at least 2-3 weeks.

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Masala Peanuts

These masala peanuts are an addictive snack made with roasted peanuts tossed in a simple spiced mix.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Snack
Cuisine Indian, Pakistani
Servings 1 cup

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup Peanuts peeled roasted, salted or unsalted, see Note 1
  • 1 tablespoon Chaat Masala
  • 1 teaspoon Red chilli powder/Paprika/Kashmiri chilli powder see note 2
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin powder
  • 1 teaspoon Mango powder
  • Salt as per taste if using unsalted peanuts.
  • 2 teaspoons Oil

Instructions
 

Roast the Peanuts (optional)

  • In a pot add 1/2 cup of salt and heat. Then add in the redskin peanuts, and reduce heat to low and cook the peanuts, stiring constantly so the peanuts do not burn.
  • Peanuts are done when the color of the peanut skins are a darker red.
  • Transfer the peanuts to a clean dish towel and gently rub the peanuts with the towel to remove skin. Then transfer use a skimmer spoon or seive to separate the peanuts.
  • Cool peanuts completely.

Masala Peanuts

  • In a bowl mix all the spices and salt (if using) and mix well.
  • In a pan on low heat add a little oil and add peeled, roasted peanuts and cook for few minutes just that all the peanuts are well coated with oil. The peanuts will start to smell nutty.
  • Add the mixed spices and coat the peanuts.
  • Transfer to a bowl or tray, to stop the peanuts from roasting further.
  • Cool peanuts completely.
  • Store peanuts in an airtight container. They will stay fresh for at least 2-3 weeks.

Notes

  1. For convenience, you can use roasted, unsalted (or salted peanuts) and skip the step to roast the peanuts.
  2. For a milder taste use paprika instead of red chili powder.
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