Peanuts are a healthy snack, and to make them more interesting, I tried this quick, healthy and tasty microwave masala peanuts recipe, with no frying!
Masala peanuts (sing bhujia) are a popular snack that is traditionally deep fried, which makes it unhealthy. Here is a healthy version for guilt-free snacking: amazingly tasty, easy to make, and no frying required. It's a wish come true!
Ingredients
- Peanuts: 1 cup
- Gram flour (besan): 1/3 cup
- Red chilli powder: 1 tsp
- Garam masala: 1 tsp
- Chaat masala: 1 tsp
- Dried mango powder (amchur): 1 tsp
- Cumin powder (jeera powder): 1/2 tsp
- Coriander powder (dhania powder): 1/2 tsp
- Asafoetida (hing): a pinch
- Water: as needed
- Oil: 2 tsp, or cooking spray
Method
- In a large bowl, mix the gram flour, red chilli powder, garam masala, amchur, cumin powder, coriander powder and hing. Do not add the chaat masala yet. Set aside.
- In another bowl, cover the peanuts with water, then pour them into a sieve. This makes the peanuts wet and drains off the excess water.
- Add the moist peanuts to the dry mixture and mix thoroughly. If the peanuts seem too dry, add 1–2 spoons of water and mix. All the peanuts should be nicely coated with the gram flour mixture.
- Grease a microwave-safe dish with oil or cooking spray.
- Spread the peanuts evenly in the dish.
- Microwave for 3 minutes.
- Take the dish out and stir the peanuts, separating them with a spoon, and spread them out evenly again.
- Microwave for another 2 minutes and repeat the stirring.
- Microwave once more for 1–2 minutes, or until the peanuts are crispy.
- Take the dish out, sprinkle the chaat masala over the peanuts and let them cool.
The peanuts become crispy as they cool. Store them in an airtight container and enjoy!
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