Homemade Peanut Butter, for Weight Loss and Athletes
by Tarla Dalal
Indian style peanut butter recipe | homemade peanut butter | healthy peanut butter | with amazing 6 images.
Indian style peanut butter recipe is a simple recipe made from unsalted peanuts and coconut oil.
Deliciously luscious peanut butter made at home with unsalted peanuts is a great source of monounsaturated healthy fats. Yes, that means it is actually good for you! healthy peanut butter is also a good source of protein. Coconut oil, added to the healthy peanut butter to get a nice nutty taste, gives you healthy fatty acids of medium chain triglycerides.
It is always better to make your peanut butter at home as store-bought ones contain loads of sugar and hydrogenated vegetable fats, which are not good for you. Indian style peanut butter is also economical – you get super tasty and healthy homemade peanut butter at around half the cost of store-bought ones! Store your homemade peanut butter in an airtight glass jar in the fridge, to make it last for around 15 days. All you need to make this yummy delicious peanut butter at home is just 2 ingredients one is obviously peanuts and you will need coconut oil.
Scoop a spoonful and lick it up when you are hungry! You will surprised to know that a spoonful of Indian style peanut butter is actually a wise healthy quick snack for weight-watchers as peanut butter has the right fats to keep you full for a longer time! homemade peanut butter is a also a magical snack for endurance athletes as it easily digests into your blood stream and provides long sustained energy.
Other good dips and snacks to have are Homemade Almond Butter, Creamy Thick Curd Dip Using Jalapenos, Olives and Sun-dried Tomatoes and Hummus.
Learn to make Indian style peanut butter recipe | homemade peanut butter | healthy peanut butter | with detailed step by step recipe photos below.
Homemade Peanut Butter, for Weight Loss and Athletes recipe - How to make Homemade Peanut Butter, for Weight Loss and Athletes
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Makes 25 tablespoons
For Homemade Peanut Butter
2 1/4 cups unsalted roasted peanuts , peeled
1 tbsp organic coconut oil
1/8 tsp sea salt (khada namak)
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- Transfer it into a big plate and allow it to cool completely.
- Once cooled, transfer 1/4 cup of roasted peanuts in the mortar pestle and coarsely crush them.
- Transfer the remaining 2 cups of roasted peanuts in a mixer jar, add coconut oil and sea salt to taste.
- Blend to a smooth paste. Transfer into a bowl and add the coarsely crushed peanuts. Mix well.
- Store in an air tight bottle at room temperature for 15 days.
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- What is peanut butter made off ? Indian style peanut butter is made from simple and cheap store bought ingredients available in India which are 2 cups unsalted roasted peanuts , peeled and 4 tsp organic coconut oil. See below image of list of ingredients for Indian style peanut butter.
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Method for Homemade peanut butter
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To make Indian style peanut butter recipe | homemade peanut butter | healthy peanut butter | you need unslated peanuts. This is how the peanuts are available in the market. You can easily get in from any grocery store.
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In a broad non-stick pan, add 2 1/4 cups of unsalted roasted peanuts , peeled.
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Dry roast on slow flame for 5 minutes, while stirring occassionally.
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Remove in plate and allow it to cool completely.
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Transfer 1/4 cup of roasted peanuts in a mortar pestle.
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Coarsely crush them.
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To make Indian style peanut butter | homemade peanut butter | healthy peanut butter | put unsalted peanuts in the mixing jar. Never buy the salted peanuts from the market as they have too much salt and not healthy for you.
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Add 1/8 tsp sea salt (khada namak) and 1 tbsp of organic coconut oil which is cold pressed for best health results. See why we use coconut oil? The MCT in Coconut oil reduces the LDL cholesterol (bad cholesterol) while increasing the count of HDL cholesterol, maintaining normal blood pressure and good for diabetics.
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Blend it into a smooth paste. This is how the consistency of Indian style peanut butter | homemade peanut butter | healthy peanut butter | should be.
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Transfer the peanut butter into a bowl.
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Add the coarsely crushed peanuts.
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Mix well.
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Our homemade peanut butter is ready.
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Store it in a glass bottle covered with a lid at room temperature for upto 15 days.
FAQ for Indian peanut butter recipe
- Q. Can I use other oil like peanut oil or saffola total? Peanut oil has the highest amount of MUFA (around 49%) amongst most Indian common cooking oils. The remaining 51% is PUFA and SFA. Most households in western Indian use peanut oil as a cooking medium. If you have to choose amongst the cooking oils, after avocado oil and coconut oil, this peanut oil gets a spot-on.
- Q. Which brand coconut oil is used here? And are these peanuts raw or roasted? If roasted than with proper without salt? Please help me out with these proper info, so my peanut butter comes out to be super healthy and up-to the mark. Use virgin coconut oil or extra virgin coconut oil which is sold in all major Indian retail outlets. Use raw unsalted peanuts always. Excessive salt is a big issue causing blood pressure and bloating. Enjoy this healthy peanut butter as a snack.
- Q. Can I use normal coconut oil instead of organic? A. You can use normal coconut oil but there will be a slight difference between the texture and flavor. The thing is regular coconut oil has undergone more refining which might result in the decrease of health benefits.
tips for Indian peanut butter recipe
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To make Indian style peanut butter recipe | homemade peanut butter | healthy peanut butter | you need unsalted peanuts.
- Never buy the salted peanuts from the market as they have too much salt and not healthy for you.
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Instead of coconut oil you can use olive oil.
| Energy | 75 cal |
| Protein | 3.2 g |
| Carbohydrates | 2 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Fat | 6.6 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 9.9 mcg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.5 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg |
| Folic Acid | 29.4 mcg |
| Calcium | 11.3 mg |
| Iron | 0.6 mg |
| Magnesium | 20.6 mg |
| Phosphorus | 46 mg |
| Sodium | 2.2 mg |
| Potassium | 86.3 mg |
| Zinc | 0.4 mg |
Hello! Thanks for the amazing recepie. How much is the rate of mixing? I mean, how much oil must be added to how much peanut? can you give an example? thanks a lot!
Can I use saffola oil as children doesn''t like the taste of coconut oil.
Can I use other oil like peanut oil or saffola total?
This is an amazing and easy recipe. Can you advise how to make home made healthy nutella (chocolate spread)
Which brand coconut oil is used here? And are these peanuts raw or roasted? If roasted than with proper without salt? Please help me out with these proper info, so my peanut butter comes out to be super healthy and up-to the mark. Thank you
Mam you really helped me by giving this beautiful recipe.
Edited after original posting.
can we use any other oil other than coconut oil?
can I use normal coconut oil instead of organic?
Can use olive oil instead of coconut oil?
Raw peanuts or roasted one?