Yield: 2 Cups / 8 Servings

These spicy peanuts are utterly irresistible. They pose a real threat as a meal spoiler if you don't pay careful attention to how many you consume. You may use purchased chat masala mixture or make your own.

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Ingredients
Amount
Chat Masala (see below), or 1½ tsp.
Madras curry powder ½ tsp.
   
Cayenne pepper ½ tsp.
Paprika 1 tsp.
Powdered dry mint leaves ½ tsp.
Kosher salt ½ tsp.
Powdered sugar 2 tsp.
Peanut oil ¼ cup
Uncooked peanuts with skin, preferably Valencia type 2 cups
   
For the Chat Masala mixture:  
Cumin seeds, toasted and ground 4 tsp.
Amchor 2 Tbsp.
Cayenne 2 tsp.
Black pepper 1 tsp.
Black salt ¾ tsp.
Kosher salt 1 tsp.
Method

1. To make chat masala, combine the listed ingredients. The chat masala is a multi-purpose spice mixture.

2. Combine in a small bowl Chat Masala, cayenne pepper, paprika, mint leaves, salt and sugar. Set aside until needed.

3. In a kadhai or a large frying pan over medium high heat, warm the oil. Add the nuts and fry, stirring and tossing, until the peanuts puff and begin to crack, about 6 minutes. Pour peanuts and oil into a colander to drain the oil. Transfer to a baking sheet so that the nuts are in a single layer. Drain for 1 minute, then sprinkle the powdered sugar over the nuts and mix lightly. Sprinkle the spice powder over the nuts and mix again. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Source: ©Julie Sahni

 

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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1/4 cup Servings Per Recipe: 8  

 
%DV*
Calories: 277
14
Total Fat: 25.2 grams
38
Saturated Fat: 4 grams
16
Cholesterol: 0 mg
0
Sodium: 664 mg
28
Total Carbohydrate: 8 grams
2

Dietary Fiber: 4 grams

15
Sugars: .61 grams
 
Protein: 10 grams  20

Vitamin A: 5% Vitamin C: 1% Calcium: 5% Iron:13%
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.


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