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Looking for a quick and easy snack? Flavoured peanuts at your rescue. These are an essential part of the Indian Desi life. This appetizing snack shows up in almost every family gathering in India. Flavoured peanuts are made by tossing the peanuts in different combinations of condiments. Each flavour is prepared to retain its uniqueness. Flavoured peanuts are also a hit in Mexico and Central America where it is widely enjoyed.
What are the different flavours available?
This savoury preparation is available in numerous exotic flavours, with more and more new flavours coming up every once in a while. The preparation process is essential to the taste of the finished delicacy. The Indian variations are mostly seasoned with commonly available herbs and spices, ranging from ‘Hing-jeera’ to ‘nimbu-pudina’. The most common and easily homemade tasty peanut flavours include
· Chilli-lemon
· The classic salted peanuts
· Pepper peanuts
· Honey roasted peanuts
· Chocolate coated peanuts
· Caramelized peanuts
There is a lot of scope for experimentations in the case of flavoured peanuts. Spiced peanut manufacturing companies introduce a variety of unique flavours such as
· Ginger Wasabi Peanuts
· Manchurian Peanuts
· Pepperoni Pizza peanuts
· White Chocolate Espresso Peanuts
· Strawberry flavoured Yogurt covered peanuts
With what do flavoured peanuts go well with?
Flavoured peanuts can be enjoyed with salads and even on their own, as tea- time snacks. It can be paired with fruits and vegetables such as cucumbers, carrots and even strawberries. Peanuts can be simply seasoned with a dash of lemon or pepper to keep the calories at a minimal level.
Are flavoured peanuts Healthy?
Raw peanuts might contain harmful bacteria such as Salmonella. Roasting them is an effective way to reduce the risk of contamination.
Roasted and flavoured peanuts are generally safe to munch on. Containing heart-healthy mono and polyunsaturated fats that lower the bad cholesterols called LDL and increases the good cholesterol of the body. Peanuts are especially beneficial for the heart. Even though peanuts have the same number of Calories as cashews and almonds, Protein is the constituent that is found only in peanuts. It is also significantly cheaper compared to cashews and almonds.
Peanuts in general are considered as a healthy snack. However, the Flavoured peanuts are roasted in the process of manufacturing. Chances are, that this process damages the healthy polyunsaturated fats of the food. Peanuts are a great source of nutrients like Vitamin E and Magnesium. These constituents are very much sensitive to heat and are lost during the roasting process.
How to make Flavoured peanuts at home?
While some flavours are easily available and pocket-friendly, it is possible to make tasty peanuts at home. On the other hand, there are some flavours that are exclusively made by Peanut manufacturing companies. In the process of making flavoured peanuts at home, (regardless of the flavour) the first step is to have a base recipe which can accommodate any flavours. You just have to add the desired ingredients.
Basic Ingredients
Basic ingredients include,
· Peanut oil, 1 tbsp
· Unsalted Peanuts, 2 tbsp
· Spices, 1 tablespoon
1. In a frying pan, heat oil on a medium heat. Add the peanuts and stir, allowing them to roast evenly for a minute.
2. Stir in the spices and cook for 1-2 minutes until a fragrant smell ensues.
3. Remove the peanuts from the pan and drain the oil with the use of paper-tissues.
The above-mentioned recipe can be fused with the ingredient with which you want to flavour the peanuts.
Flavoured peanuts have been satiating the munchies for ages, whether you’re an avid admirer of Indian or Mexican spices or a picky eater with health consciousness.
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