Masala Peanuts/Verkadalai

Crispy, spicy, and tasty masala verkadalai for tea time is an easy

recipe that can be prepared quickly. My mom used to make this often as Appa likes peanuts a lot. Everyone in my family likes this and everyone prepares it with ease. I also make them when we go for a long drive. 

Preparation Time:10 mins |Cooking Time:15 mins |Serves: 4

Ingredients:

Raw peanuts/verkadalai - 1 cup
Rice flour - 1 1/2 tbsp
Besan - 1 1/2 tbsp
Ginger garlic paste - 1/2 tsp
Chilli powder - 1/2 tsp
Orange color (optional) - a pinch
Salt to taste
Oil for frying

Method:

• In a bowl add raw peanuts.

• Sprinkle some salt, and add ginger garlic paste.

• Add rice flour, besan, chili powder, and give a mix. Do not add water at this stage. The moisture from the ginger garlic paste helps to coat the flour.

• Sprinkle water little at a time just enough to make it wet. 

• While the oil is getting heated, just sprinkle some rice flour on top to absorb the extra moisture. this also helps to get more crispy peanuts.

• Spread the peanuts in oil. Keep the oil in medium flame. It takes approximately 3 to 4 mins to get crispy.

• Drain them on a paper towel.

• Enjoy as a tea time snack. Store in an airtight container. 

Note:
1. A little overcooked will give the burnt flavor of the peanuts. So make sure you don't make it brown.