Swetha's Fusion

Masala Peanuts | Kara Kadalekai ( In Airfryer )

Saturday, June 26, 2021

When I was young, my mom used prepare this for evening snack. She used to deep fry in oil. She used to use chili powder prepared at home with Byadagi red chillies. Which gave dark red hue to the Masala Peanuts. You may use Kashmiri red chili powder for more bright red color. Here I used regular chili powder. Optionally, one may add Garam Masala or other Masala of choice to bring out different flavors. I use bit of semolina and rice flour to add extra crispiness, this is optional and one may skip it . Also check out Spicy Roasted Peanuts

Ingredients:

1 cup - raw peanuts | groundnuts
½ cup - chickpeas flour | besan
1 tbsp - semolina | suji rava
½ tbsp - rice flour
½ tsp - turmeric powder
1 tsp - red chili | cayenne powder (or as per taste)
¼ tsp - chat masala powder
½ tsp - gram masala powder (optional)
¼ tsp - asafoetida
1 tsp - oil
salt or as per taste
water as needed

Method:- in AirFryer

Wash peanuts and drain. transfer it to a mixing bowl
Add all the dry ingredients, and oil to the mixing.
Now slowly add water little be little and mix it all together. It should be hard paste coated over the peanuts.
Break big lumps and spread. Keep it aside for about 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, preheat the Airfryer for 2 minutes on high. Brush the airfryer basket with oil and keep it ready. (optional: You may layer the basket with a parchment paper)
Now, pour the flavored peanuts in to the airfryer basket. Spray oil over the peanuts and airfry 395 ^o F [200 ^o C] for 7 minutes.
After 7 minutes, stir the peanuts around gently. Spray oil one more time and airfry for 7 minutes more or until roasted and crispy. Do not let it burn. [ Note: each airfry model is different, you may have to adjust the temperature and time accordingly]
Immediately remove the peanuts and spread on a wide plate to cool down. As it is hot, the peanut mixture continues to cook. WARNING: It will be hot, be careful not burn your hand.

For deep frying in oil: follow the steps until Step 4. Deep fry in hot oil (medium flame). Once cooked remove on paper towel to drain excess oil.

Let it cool down completely (say about 2 hours) before transferring masala peanuts to container. Will last for about a week with out going bad. Good snack to take on week-long trips.

Enjoy this traditional masala peanuts!