Masala Peanuts (Oven Baked)

Category: Baking    
Preparation Time: 10 mins       
Cooking Time: 12-15 mins      
Servings: For 2-3 persons

Masala Peanuts (Baked)

Ingredients:

• Raw peanuts (Shelled) - 1 cup
• Besan / Kadalai Maavu - 1/2 cup
• Rice flour -  tbsp
• Turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp
• Garam Masala powder - 1/2 tsp
• Cumin powder - 3/4 tsp
• Chilli powder - 1 tsp
• Garlic powder - 2 tsp (Can be replaced with Garlic paste)
• Salt - to taste
• Water - 1-3 tbsp (as required)
• Oil - 2 tbsp
• Curry leaves - few

Method:

1. Pre heat oven to 375 F
2. Soak the peanuts in water for 2 mins and drain the water completely (By now the nuts would be moist and not dry)
   
3. In a wide bowl add the peanuts along with the Besan, rice flour, spice powders, 1 tbsp of oil and required salt
4. Mix well and by adding 1 tsp of water at a time, knead to form a stiff dough
   
5. In a baking tray, spread the peanuts evenly in such a way that they are not crowded. If this is not done properly, we will get just the lumps of peanuts and not the separate ones
6. Drizzle the remaining 1 tbsp of oil over it, put the curry leaves on and bake for 10-15 mins until its done
   
7. Once its done, remove from the oven and allow to cool. While cooling it will become more crispy
   
8. Serve with hot tea!