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Microwave Masala Peanut | Easy Snack Recipe

A quick masala peanut recipe made in the microwave. Perfect with a cup of tea / coffee

Course Snack
Cuisine Indian
Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 7 minutes
Author PJ

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Raw Peanuts
  • 1/8 cup Besan
  • 2 tablespoons Rice Flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon Red chili powder
  • A Pinch Baking Soda
  • To Taste Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Oil

Instructions

  1. Soak the peanuts for an hour.Drain and take in a bowl

  2. Add the besan, rice flour, red chili powder, sallt, baking soda, oil.

  3. Add water little by little and mix so that the masala coats the peanuts.

  4. Spread on a microwave proof plate and microwave for 4 minutes on high

  5. Remove from microwave and remove the clumps. Microwave again for a minute or two.

  6. The peanuts will be soft when hot and will turn crisp once it cools down.So do not over cook it.

Recipe Notes

  • The microwave timings may vary
  • You can add dry mango[ amchur] powder while making the masala and can also sprinkle chaat masala before serving.
  • If you feel there is less masala in the coating, add more besan / rice flour.
  • The masala coating must be thick and not watery.