How long does it take to make masala peanuts?

About 25 minutes start to finish — roughly 10 minutes of prep and 15 minutes of cooking, yielding around 4 servings.

Which oil is best for frying masala peanuts?

A clean, nutty cold-pressed oil works best. We use Anveshan wood-pressed groundnut oil, which complements the peanuts and keeps them crisp without a greasy aftertaste.

Why add jaggery powder to masala peanuts?

Just a tablespoon of Anveshan jaggery powder balances the chilli and salt with a subtle caramel note, giving the snack that classic sweet-spicy-savoury finish.

How do I keep masala peanuts crunchy?

Coat the peanuts in besan and rice flour for a thin crisp shell, fry on medium heat, then cool them fully before storing in an airtight jar so they stay crunchy for days.

Masala Peanuts

Name: Masala Peanuts
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 tbsp Jaggery Powder; 3 tbsp Wood-Pressed Groundnut Oil; 2 cups Raw peanuts; 3 tbsp Besan (gram flour); 1 tbsp Rice flour; 2 sprigs Curry leaves; 1 tsp Red chilli powder; 0.25 tsp Turmeric powder; 1 tsp Salt

Masala peanuts are crispy, spice-coated peanuts made by coating raw peanuts in a seasoned besan-and-rice-flour batter and frying them golden. This version is shallow-fried in cold-pressed Anveshan groundnut oil so the nuts stay light and grease-free, with a naturally nutty flavour the spices cling to. A pinch of mineral-rich jaggery powder rounds off the heat, making them an addictive yet wholesome accompaniment to your evening chai.

Time breakdown

Prep Time10 min

Cook Time15 min

Total Time25 min

Ingredients

💡 You can also use Mustard Oil / Sunflower Oil / Coconut Oil / Black Sesame Oil / Olive Oil as per your preference.
Raw peanuts
Besan (gram flour)
Rice flour
Curry leaves
Red chilli powder
Turmeric powder
Salt

How to Make Masala Peanuts

1
In a bowl, mix peanuts with a sprinkle of water so the coating sticks.
2
Add besan, rice flour, chilli powder, turmeric, Anveshan Jaggery Powder and salt, tossing until each peanut is lightly coated with the sweet-spiced flour.
3
Heat the Anveshan Groundnut Oil in a pan over medium flame.

Tips for the Best Masala Peanuts

✓Toss the peanuts in a little water before adding the flours so the coating sticks evenly.
✓Fry on medium heat — too hot and the besan browns before the peanuts cook through.

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