Microwaved Masala Peanuts

Sieve gram flour or besan to remove any lumps.

Add rice powder and all the spice powder and salt.

Mix well to combine. Keep aside.

Take peanuts in a microwave safe bowl and cook for 1 minute in high heat.

Take out the bowl , add gram flour mixture. Mix well.

Now add oil and water ( 1 tablespoon at a time) to the peanut mixture and mix them well using hand so that each peanut is coated well with the spice mixture.

Add water if necessary during mixing . Try to break any lumps while mixing.

Place the bowl back in the microwave and cook for about 3 minutes.

Take the bowl out and stir the peanuts with a fork carefully so that they cook uniformly.

Place the bowl back in the microwave and cook for another 3 minutes.

Take out the bowl , stir and place the bowl back again in the microwave.

Cook for 1 more minute, or until you hear a popping sound.

Monitor them constantly as the cooking time may vary a little at this point.

Peanuts will be ready when the coating becomes light golden brown and they start popping in the microwave.

Take out the bowl, transfer peanuts to a dish to cool down.

Store them in airtight container and enjoy with tea or coffee.