Bhujia Peanuts

Ingredients:

Raw peanuts – 1 cup

Gram flour (Besan) – ¼ cup

Rice flour – 1 tablespoon

Salt – ¾ teaspoon

Hot oil – 2 teaspoons (for the mix)

Water – 2 to 3 handful sprinkles

Oil – for deep frying

Powders:

Chilli powder – ½ teaspoon

Corriander powder – ½ teaspoon

Pepper powder – ½ teaspoon

Chat masala powder – ¼ teaspoon

Kala namak – a pinch

Hing – a pinch

Method:

1. In a wide bowl mix together gram flour, rice flour, salt and all the powders mentioned and mix well.
2. Heat 2 teaspoons of oil, add to this and mix well.
3. Add 2 to 3 handful sprinkles of water (ensuring the flour mixture coats the peanuts completely).

Version 1: Microwaved Bhujia Peanuts

1. Take a microwave safe plate & spray surface with oil.
2. Arrange peanuts individually onto plate without clumping.
3. Micro HIGH for 3 minutes.
4. Take out & spray a little more oil on top.
5. Micro HIGH for another 1 minute.
6. Allow standing time of another minute.
7. Allow to cool completely before tasting.

Note: Wattage of my microwave 1100 watts, adjust minutes according to the power of your microwave.

Version 2: Deep Fried Bhujia Peanuts

1. Deep fry in hot oil until golden brown and drain onto paper towels.
2. Allow to cool completely to enjoy crispy bhujia peanuts.