Microwave masala peanuts recipe | Masala peanuts are an quite addictive snack. I have posted a deep-fried version of Masala peanuts  but this is a low-calorie version of making in the microwave. It is quite addictive and a perfect tea-time snack too. Sometimes if you run out of veggies this can be had with sambar rice or curd rice too. Try out this microwave version of salted masala peanuts (a guilt-free low-fat snack) and enjoy your Tea time. I adapted this recipe from Nisha madulika’s video.

Also, check out, spicy masala peanuts , Congress kadalai and roasted peanut chaat

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Method:

  • In a wide vessel add the besan, chili powder, garam masala, salt, and cooking soda. Wash the peanuts and drain the excess water.
  • Add the besan mixture to the peanuts and coat the masala evenly.
  • Sprinkle little water and add the oil and mix it well to make an even coating.
  • Spread this in a microwave-safe plate and microwave high for 3 minutes. Stir in between.
  • Again microwave on high for 3-4 minutes till it becomes crispy. Be careful as it may burn soon. Open and stir in between. Once done take it out and sprinkle it with chaat masala and mix well.
  • Microwave crispy peanuts are ready to eat. I had these masala peanuts with Ginger cardamom tea on a rainy day evening.
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Notes:

  1. The addition of spices is truly your choice.
  2. You can add amchoor powder, and fennel powder too.
  3. Timing varies from microwave to microwave.
  4. As chaat masala has salt in it add salt accordingly.
  5. Microwave masala peanuts stay good for 2 days in an airtight container.
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Microwave masala peanuts

Ingredients

  • ½ cup raw Peanuts
  • 4 tbsp Besan | kadalai maavu | gram flour
  • 1 tsp Red chilli powder
  • ¼ tsp Garam masala you can use fennel powder too
  • Salt to taste
  • 2 tsp Oil
  • ¼ tsp Chaat masala optional
  • Cooking soda a pinch
  • 1 tbsp Water

Instructions

  • In a wide vessel add the besan, chili powder, garam masala ,salt and cooking soda. Wash the peanuts and drain the excess water.
  • Add the besan mixture to the peanuts and coat the masala evenly.
  • Sprinkle little water and add the oil and mix it well to make an even coating.
  • Spread this in a microwave safe plate and microwave high for 3 minutes. Stir in between.
  • Again, microwave in high for 3-4 minutes till it becomes crispy.
  • Be careful as it may burn soon. Open and stir in between.
  • Once done take it out and sprinkle with chaat masala and mix well.
  • Microwave crispy peanuts are ready to eat. I had with Ginger cardamom tea on a rainy day evening.

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