How to Make Masala Peanuts | Quick Heeng Jeera Masala Peanuts is a crispy and lightly spiced savory tea time snack recipe. It is a quick snack recipe prepared from raw peanuts without any deep frying.

Heeng jeera flavoured masala peanuts is a healthy gluten-free, Vegan, and Diabetic-friendly snack recipe. Masala peanuts is easily prepared at home by dry roasting raw peanuts till they become crisp and then mixed with spice mixture to give it a tangy and spicy flavor.

These Masala peanuts are a perfect munching snack, rich in protein and healthy fatty acids. You may also try other snacks recipe Seeds and Dry Fruits Ladoo , Oats and Wheat Flour Sweet Mathri Made With Jaggery, Crispy Kaju Made With Ragi and Wheat Flour, Nutrient Rich Ragi and Almond Meal Cookies, Breakfast Oats Cookies.

Heeng jeera masala peanuts can be prepared in large quantities and stored for months in an air tight container for later use.

How to make variations with masala peanut

In Masala peanuts, you can add chopped onion and tomatoes and make a chaat of it. It tastes very delicious. Or you can add cornflakes and puffed rice, enjoyed it with a hot cup of tea or coffee.

Are peanuts good for health?

• Peanuts are considered very healthy as they are a good plant-based source of protein and various essential vitamins and minerals.
• They help in reducing gallstones and keeps the heart-healthy.
• Peanuts are a good option for a weight loss diet.
• They are very high in fats and should be eaten in moderation.
• Peanuts are also one of the most common food allergens that are potentially life-threatening. So, people with this allergy should avoid peanuts or peanut-based products.

Is it safe to eat peanuts every day?

Peanuts are a good source of protein, healthy fats, fiber, and more than 3o essential vitamins and minerals. Many types of research done on peanuts found that eating peanuts every day reduces cholesterol levels and the risk of heart disease.

Vitamin E found in peanuts is an antioxidant and protect our cell from damage. Copper is essential for the formation of healthy red blood cells and magnesium is important for proper muscle functioning. Fiber helps in reducing hunger pangs as adds bulk to your diet and giving a feeling of fullness.

So yes, if we include peanuts in our daily diet gives a lot of health benefits. It also a great addition to the plant-forward lifestyle.

To get more insight about peanuts, read this article https://www.consumerreports.org/nuts/are-peanuts-good-for-you/

Step by step preparation of masala peanuts at home

1. Firstly, transfer raw peanut into a wide pan and start roasting on a low flame. Stir occasionally. Roast them for about 10-12 minutes until they start giving a cracking sound. At that point, transfer them to a plate.

2. Now heat oil in the pan. Add heeng, jeera, and salt. Saute it for about 30 seconds and then add roasted peanut in it. Mix nicely so that the masala coats peanuts evenly.

3. Now, again roast them for 5-7 minutes so that the flavor goes deeply inside the peanuts. Lastly, add chat masala and mix, roast further for 1-2 minutes.

4. Now switch off the flame and let them cool completely. Once they cool down, store them in an air-tight container for later use. They stay best for up to months if stored properly.

Serving Suggestions

Heeng jeera masala peanuts go well with a hot cup of masala tea in the evening time. Masala peanuts can be packed in the tiffin for a kids’ snack.

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Tips and tricks

1. Roast peanuts on the low flame otherwise they will burn.
2. While roasting stirs them occasionally for evenly cooking.
3. Store them in an air-tight container otherwise, they become soggy and tasteless.
4. To eat during fasting time replace black salt with sendha namak or rock salt.

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