Recipe- Vegan Free Masala Peanuts

Gluten-free, vegan snack recipe for anytime munching, get togethers and festivals. Now make your favourite tea time snack at home, just like the one from your favourite brand!!

Protein rich peanuts make a filling snack for kids and grown ups alike. If one is not allergic to peanuts and these are one of the best snack for anytime hunger.

Loaded with fibre and rich in minerals like potassium, calcium and Vit. Bs. Though these are calories these are nutrient loaded and lower in carbohydrates.

Ingredients

2 Cups Peanuts(with skin)
1/2 Cup Besan(Chickpea Flour)
1/4 Cup Rice Flour
2 tbsp Cornstarch/Cornflour(as known in India)
1 tsp Ajwain/Caraway Seeds
2-3 tbsp Chaat Masala
1-2 tsp Red Chilli Powder
1/2 tsp Haldi/Turmeric Powder
1 tsp Amchur optional
1 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste optional
Baking Powder(a pinch) optional
Salt as per taste
Oil for Frying
2-3 tsp Oil (when baking)
1 tsp Kali Mirch/Black Pepper Powder

Method

* In a bowl mix all the flours and spices together. Use 1 tbsp of chaat masala, keep the rest 1 tbsp for later use.

* Add water to the flour mix. Add water slowly mixing, take care no lumps are formed.

* About half cup of water is used for making batter. Use as required.

* Add peanuts, mix nicely and coat with batter.

* Heat oil in pan/kadhai on medium flame. Drop 1-2 peanuts, when it sizzles and comes up lower the flame and drop a batch of peanuts.

* Fry on low lame til light brown.

* Take out drain on a paper and sprinkle and mix some chaat masala from remaining 1 tbsp and red chilli powder(if using) .

* Like wise fry rest of the peanuts in batches and sprinkle chaat masala and red chilli powder.

* Once peanuts cool completely, store in an air-tight container.