Peanuts Masala | Masala Kadalai In Microwave

    Peanuts Masala -a tasty ,healthy,easy South Indian snack.Masala kadalai is nothing but peanuts coated in besan/chickpea flour with some Indian spices then deep fried. High cholesterol peanuts don't need to be fried again(for me ) ? so i microwaved the peanuts until they are done.That's a perfect evening snack, ready in minutes.

    In south India,roadside shops to bakery sell these masala peanuts.Dad used to buy these,when we were kids.We loved it a lot.Lots of memories associated with these masala peanuts.Here in US ,i don't find these kind of masala peanuts.Even if i find ,that's not going to be microwaved?More over making anything at home gives me lot of pleasure and satisfaction.So i made it and  i am sharing with all of you.

If you are looking for healthy snacks do check Avocado dip,Oats cookie,Pineapple salsa

Recipe source :bhawnas

                                     Masala Peanuts | Masala kadalai in microwave

                               How to make masala peanuts in microwave

 Cuisine: Indian  Category:Snack  Serves:2   Prep time:5 minutes Cook time:6 minutes Total Time:11 minutes


Ingredients:

• 1 cup raw peanuts/kadalai.
• 1/2 cup besan flour/chickpea flour
• 2 tbsp rice flour.
• Little fennel powder/sombu powder.
• 1/2 tsp chili powder
• Little coriander powder.
• A pinch of hing
• A pinch of turmeric.
• A pinch of curry leaves powder/ few fresh curry leaves.
• Salt as required .
• water for kneading.
• 1 tsp oil+more for greasing.

Method:

• Mix besan and rice flour together.
• Add spices- chili powder,coriander powder,turmeric,curry leaves powder/fresh curry leaves.
• Add hing and required salt as well.
• Mix all of them together.

• Slightly wash the peanuts and drain the water.
• Now add the washed peanuts to besan mix.
• Add water little by little and try to coat the peanuts.
• Finally add oil so that the peanuts don't stick to your hands.
• Grease a microwave safe plate with oil.
• Spread the peanut mix in single layer .
• Try to break the peanuts if they are sticking.
• Microwave for 2 min.
• Take it out give it a stir microwave again for 2 minutes.
• Masala peanuts is ready to eat.Enjoy with your cup of tea.

Recipe revisit :pics updated 5/18/2015