MASALA PEANUT

Ingredients:
1) 3/4 cup peanuts
2)1/4 cup gram flour
3)2 tbsp rice flour
4)1/2 tbsp coriander powder
5)1/4 tsp turmeric
6)1/2 tsp red pepper as needed
7)1/4 tsp black pepper
8)1/2 tbsp finely chopped green chili
9)2 tsp ginger powder
10)1/2 teaspoon salt, adjust to taste
11)1/4 teaspoon mango powder (amchoor)
12) pinch of citric acid
13)1/2 cup Water as needed
14)Oil to fry

Method:
1)In a pan roast the dry peanuts on medium heat for 3-4 minutes and cool for few minutes.
2)Mix all the ingredients together in a bowl.
3)Add water as needed making sure the spices and flour stick to the peanuts uniformly.
4)Heat atleast 1 inch of oil in a frying pan on medium heat.
5)While putting the peanuts into oil, loosen them with your fingers to make sure the peanuts are separated and do not form lumps. Peanuts should be separated while frying.
6)Fry the peanuts until they turn light brown, turning them occasionally.
7)When they are done cooking, take them out of the oil with a slotted spoon. Place them on a paper towel to absorb the extra oil.
8)After cooling to room temperature, the peanuts should be crispy.
9)Masala Peanuts can be stored for a month in an airtight container.

Note:
To check if the oil is ready, put one drop of batter in the oil. The batter should raise to the top.