Masala Kappalandi Recipe / Spicy Fried Peanuts Recipe/ മസാല കപ്പലണ്ടി
2016-04-13- Cuisine: Kerala, കേരളം
- Course: Kerala Snacks, Snacks, നാലുമണി പലഹാരം
- Skill Level: Moderate
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- Yield: 250 gm
- Servings: 3
- Prep Time: 30m
- Cook Time: 10m
- Ready In: 40m
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Masala Kappalandi Recipe / Spicy Fried Peanuts Recipe / മസാല കപ്പലണ്ടി
Masala Kappalandi is a popular evening snack prepared with peanuts and besan flour masala. Crunchy peanuts coated with a spicy besan mixture make a perfect accompaniment to a relaxed evening cup of tea.
Masala peanuts is a zesty and a very popular recipe in India. It may be eaten as a snack itself or used in a number of recipes as one of the chief ingredients.
Peanuts are most often consumed as roasted and salted whole peanuts or peanut butter. Other products made from peanuts include peanut oil, peanut flour and peanut protein. Peanut products are used in a variety of foods such as desserts, cakes, confectionery, snacks and sauces. Not only do peanuts taste good, they are also rich in protein and various healthy nutrients.
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Ingredients
- Peanut ( Kappalandi ) - 250 gm
- Besan flour ( Kadalamavu ) - 125 gm
- Red chilly powder - 1 tsp
- Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp
- Asafoetida powder - a pinch
- Ginger garlic paste - 1/4 tsp
- Water - 3 tbsp
- Curry leaves - 1 spring
- Vegetable oil - 250 ml
- Salt to taste
Method
Step 1
Take a bowl and add besan flour ( Kadalamavu ), red chilly powder, turmeric powder, asafoetida Powder, ginger garlic paste, salt and water. Mix well to make a thick batter. Masala is ready.
Step 2
Add peanuts to this masala and mix well. The batter should be thick and well coated on each peanut. Keep aside for half an hour.
Step 3
Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan. Reduce heat to medium and fry masala coated peanuts until golden colour and crisp. Fry curry leaves in hot oil till crispy. Switch off the flame.
Step 4
Drain it using a paper towel. Sprinkle fried curry leaves over masala peanuts.
Step 5
Tasty Masala Kappalandi is ready.