Besan Coated Fried Masala Peanuts
by Tarla Dalal
Indians love peanuts, and there is no refuting this statement! Whether served boiled, roasted or deep-fried, peanuts have the potential to perk up your mood at any time.
They are an especially wonderful accompaniment to tea! Of all the many forms in which peanuts are enjoyed in India, the Besan Coated Fried Masala Peanuts is probably one of the most popular ones, because it can be stored in an airtight jar and enjoyed any time you feel tempted.
A super crispy texture and a tongue-tickling flavour with the unique taste of chaat masala make these peanuts very popular with everybody.
While making it, make sure the oil is not very hot – you must fry on a slow flame to get the perfect crispness. Also, do not deep-fry too many peanuts at one go – drop just a few besan-coated peanuts, one by one, into the oil. It consumes a little time, but is surely worth it.
You can also try other jar snacks like Chakli or Mini Baked Moong Dal and Jowar Puri .
Besan Coated Fried Masala Peanuts recipe - How to make Besan Coated Fried Masala Peanuts
Preparation Time: Cooking Time: Total Time:
Makes 1.75 cups
1 cup raw peanuts
4 1/2 tbsp besan (bengal gram flour)
2 tbsp rice flour (chawal ka atta)
1 tsp chilli powder
1/2 tsp coriander (dhania) powder
1/4 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
1 1/2 tsp chaat masala
a pinch of baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
oil for deep-frying
- Method
- Combine the besan, rice flour, chilli powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder, chaat masala, baking soda and salt in a deep bowl and mix well.
- Add the peanuts and mix well again.
- Now add approx. 31/2 tbsp of water and mix well using your hands.
- Heat the oil in a deep non-stick pan, drop a few coated peanuts by hand individually and deep-fry on a slow flame till they turn crisp and golden brown in colour. Drain on an absorbent paper.
- Cool them slightly and store in an air-tight container. Use as required.
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what is besan masala peanuts recipe made of ?
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Indian fried masala peanuts is made from 1 cup raw peanuts, 4 1/2 tbsp besan (bengal gram flour), 2 tbsp rice flour (chawal ka atta), 1 tsp chilli powder, 1/2 tsp coriander (dhania) powder, 1/4 tsp turmeric powder (haldi), 1 1/2 tsp chaat masala, a pinch of baking soda, 1/2 tsp salt and oil for deep-frying. See below image of List of ingredients for besan masala peanuts.
how to make mixture for besan masala peanuts recipe
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In a deep bowl, add 4 1/2 tbsp besan (bengal gram flour).
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Add 2 tbsp rice flour (chawal ka atta).
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Add 1 tsp chilli powder.
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Add 1/2 tsp coriander (dhania) powder.
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Add 1/4 tsp turmeric powder (haldi).
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Add 1 1/2 tsp chaat masala.
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Add a pinch of baking soda.
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Add the salt.
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Mix it well with a spoon.
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Add 1 cup raw peanuts.
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Mix well.
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Add approx. 3½ tbsp of water.
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Mix well.
how to deep-fry and store besan masala peanuts recipe
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Heat oil for deep-frying in a deep non-stick pan.
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Drop a few coated peanuts by hand individually.
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Deep-fry on a slow flame till they turn crisp and golden brown in colour. Be careful as the hot oil may burn you.
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Drain on an absorbent paper.
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Cool besan masala peanuts recipe | crispy masala groundnut | Indian fried masala peanuts | besan coated peanuts, them slightly and store in an air-tight container. Use as required.
tips to make besan masala peanuts recipe
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Make sure the water added is not much always add little by little.
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Do not fry all the peanuts together as they will stick and remain uncooked.
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Deep-fry on a slow flame till they turn golden brown in colour.
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Add peanuts slowly slowly in hot oil, be careful as you may burn yourself as the oil splatters.
| Energy | 756 cal |
| Protein | 24.7 g |
| Carbohydrates | 32.4 g |
| Fiber | 9.8 g |
| Fat | 62.3 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 259.5 mcg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.6 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 10.1 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0.3 mg |
| Folic Acid | 215.6 mcg |
| Calcium | 84 mg |
| Iron | 4.7 mg |
| Magnesium | 159.4 mg |
| Phosphorus | 366.6 mg |
| Sodium | 914.1 mg |
| Potassium | 695.8 mg |
| Zinc | 3 mg |
These peanuts are so crispy and great to serve with drinks, They are chatpatta and just perfect in taste.