Fried masala Peanuts

I am a huge fan of peanuts right from my childhood. Even Thaara is like that, she loves peanut, in any form. For snack, I prepared this fried peanuts. Of course, she was standing by my side and watching. Then I made a paper cone and filled it with the peanuts and gave to her. She finished it all. She absolutely loved the way I served it to her in cone. Happily she posed for the pictures, I clicked for the post. Peanuts in paper cone is nostalgic.Those days they sell them in such paper cones in shops or the person who sells them in the streets. 

This is a great snack for both kids and adults to munch on. Now coming to the recipe..

Fried Masala Peanuts

What are the ingredients needed?

Raw peanuts, 1 1/2 cups

Besan (gram flour), 1/2 cup

Chilli powder, 2 tsp

Coriander powder, 2 tsp

Cumin powder, 1 tsp (optional)

Turmeric powder, 1/4 tsp

Baking soda, a pinch

Asafoetida, a pinch.

Salt, to taste

Oil, to deep fry

Fried peanuts

How it is made?

1. In a bowl combine together, besan, chilli, coriander, cumin, turmeric powders, asafoetida, baking soda and salt. Add water and mix well. 
2. To this add peanuts and mix well such that the peanuts are fully covered with the batter.
3. Heat oil and deep fry the peanuts in batches in medium flame. When they turn golden brown, remove them, drain the excess oil in paper towel.
4. Let them cool completely and enjoy the snack.