Spicy Masala Peanuts

Spicy Masala Peanuts- with a healthy twist!

This is a perfect teatime snack-without the guilt! I found a couple of recipes online, but really wanted to make one with out frying the peanuts. So here is my recipe-the baked version! Please provide feedback in the comments section below and let me know how it goes for you!

Ingredients:

2.5 cups peanuts
1.5 cups besan (chickpea flour)
2 tbsp rice flour
1-1.5 tbsp red chilli powder (according to taste)
1 tbsp garam masala
Jeera powder or chaat masala (optional) to taste.
salt to taste
2-2.5 tbsp oil (enough to coat the peanut mixture)

Preparation:

1. Dry roast peanuts. Let it cool.

2. Mix all the ingredients in a mixing bowl. Start adding water (little by little) to help coat the peanuts with the mixture. Do not add too much-it should just be enough to coat the mixture evenly. 

3. In a flat tray, bake in the oven at 350 F for 20 minutes.

4. Check to make sure they are not burning. Give it a mix and keep in the oven for another 15-20 minutes.

5. Once you get the desired texture of crunchiness, remove from the oven and let it cool before storing in a air-tight container.

6. Sprinkle chaat masala or jeera powder to taste. Enjoy!

(Note: If you looking for an original fried version, here is the one recipe that I liked: 

http://www.cookingwithsiri.com/2012/04/indian-spiced-peanuts-fried-masala.html)