How to make masala peanuts

Ingredients:

* Raw peanuts: 2 cups 

* Salt: 1 tsp 

* Oil: 1 tbsp 

* Gram flour (besan): ¼ cup 

* Rice flour or cornflour: 1 tbsp 

* Red chili powder: ½ tsp 

* Turmeric powder: ¼ tsp 

* Chaat masala: 1 tsp 

* Garam masala: ¼ tsp 

* Cumin powder: ¼ tsp 

* Water: as needed 

* Oil for deep frying 

Instructions:

1. **Preparation:** Wash the peanuts and dry them thoroughly. Peel the peanuts if desired, or you can use them with the skin for added texture and nutrition. Roast the peanuts in a dry pan or oven until they are slightly golden and let them cool.

2. **Mixing the masala: ** In a bowl, combine gram flour, rice flour, chili powder, turmeric powder, chaat masala, garam masala, cumin powder, and salt. Mix them well. 

3. **Preparing the peanuts: ** Add the roasted peanuts to the spice mix and toss them well to coat the peanuts evenly with the masala.

4. **Making the batter: ** Gradually add water to the peanut mixture and mix to form a thick batter that clings to the peanuts.

5. **Frying the peanuts: ** Heat oil in a deep pan or kadai for frying. Once the oil is hot, carefully add the coated peanuts to the oil and fry on medium heat until they turn golden brown and crispy.

6. **Draining and cooling: ** Remove the peanuts from the oil using a slotted spoon and drain them on paper towels to remove excess oil. Let them cool before serving or storing. 

Serve your homemade masala peanuts with a cup of tea or as a snack during parties and gatherings. You can also store them in an airtight container for a few days to enjoy them later. Enjoy your crispy, spicy, and tangy masala peanuts!

conclusion

So that is how you make masala peanuts at home. For variations on the traditional recipe, you can try different spice combinations or mix-ins like sesame seeds or pomegranate seeds to add more flavor and texture to the snack. With this easy recipe, you can enjoy the crispy and delicious masala peanuts whenever you crave a spicy Indian snack.