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Congress Kadalekai recipe - 1
  • Recipe Cusine : Indian
  • Prep Time : 5 Minutes
  • Cook time : 10 Minutes
  • Serves : 4
  • Author : Jeyashri
  • Recipe Category : Snack
  • Description : Congress Kadalekai, masala peanuts, a popular spicy tea time snack of Karnataka made using peanuts.

Roasted peanuts* 1/2 cup Oil 3/4 tblsp Red chili powder 1/2 tsp – 3/4 tsp Pepper powder 1/2 tsp Curry leaves few Salt as needed Turmeric powder 1/2 tsp Asafoetida a pinch Sugar 1/4 tsp *If using raw peanuts with skin, roast them first nicely for 10 minutes and then cool it and take out the skin. Then proceed with the recipe.

Method :

  • In a pan add the oil. Add in the curry leaves.
  • Roast in a medium flame till it becomes crisp and ensure it should not change its colour.
  • Add in the asafoetida.
  • Immediately add the roasted peanuts.
  • Add the red chili powder, pepper powder, turmeric powder and salt.
  • The one i tasted from the shop was too spicy but i made it to suit my family’s taste.
  • Mix and roast this in a low flame for 2-3 minutes.
  • Switch off the flame.
  • Add 1/4 tsp of sugar. I tasted a tinge of sweetness in my Congress kadalai and so i wanted to recreate that taste. But still it was spicy only.
  • This little sugar will balance the spiciness.
  • Mix well.
  • Allow this to cool completely.
  • The peanuts will become very crisp after it cools down completely.
  • Transfer this to a plate and mix this well with your hands.
  • Break the curry leaves nicely and split the peanuts.
  • Congress kadalai is ready.
  • You can store this in an airtight container and consume this along with tea or coffee.
  • This roasted masala peanuts goes well with curd rice or any South Indian meal too.



Method with step by step pictures:

  • In a pan add the oil. Add in the curry leaves.
  • Roast in a medium flame till it becomes crisp and ensure it should not change its colour.
congress kadalekai 1 - 2
  • Add in the asafoetida.
  • Immediately add the roasted peanuts.
  • Add the red chili powder, pepper powder, turmeric powder and salt.
congress kadalekai 2 - 3
  • The one i tasted from the shop was too spicy but i made it to suit my family’s taste.
  • Mix and roast this in a low flame for 2-3 minutes.
  • Switch off the flame.
  • Add 1/4 tsp of sugar. I tasted a tinge of sweetness in my Congress kadalai and so i wanted to recreate that taste. But still it was spicy only.
  • This little sugar will balance the spiciness.
congress kadalekai 3 - 4
  • Mix well.
  • Allow this to cool completely.
  • The peanuts will become very crisp after it cools down completely.
  • Transfer this to a plate and mix this well with your hands.
  • Break the curry leaves nicely and split the peanuts.
congress kadalekai 4 - 5
  • Congress kadalai is ready.
  • You can store this in an airtight container and consume this along with tea or coffee.
  • This roasted masala peanuts goes well with curd rice or any South Indian meal too.
Congress kadalaekai - 6