Congress Kadlebeeja is a dry roasted peanuts tossed in blackpepper powder , salt, asafoetida and curry leaves. Its's simple and quick recipe that gets ready under 15 minutes and great to serve with a drink to munch .
You can use this spiced masala peanuts on many Indian chaats like churmuri , masala puri and dabeli .
In Karnataka you can find Spiced Peanuts as "Congress Kadlebeeja " in any Iyengar Bakery or Condiments stores
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How to make Congress Kadalebeeja
Dry roast peanuts on a iron griddle till light golden brown. Don't over do it.
Allow it cool , then rub peanuts between the palms to de-skin and split the peanuts.
Heat oil in a nonstick pan, once its hot, add curry leaves ,fry till it become crisp.
Put the flame to sim and add turmeric powder, red chilli powder, black pepper powder, salt, asafoetida and split peanuts. Gently mix well everything.
Turn off the heat, take measure not to burn the spices
Place it on a kitchen paper napkin to absorb the extra oil .
Store it in a airtight container and use it as required.
Serve as namkeen along with Masala Chai or Filter coffee
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Congress Kadalebeeja Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 Cup Peanuts
- 1 tablespoon Oil
- 1 Spring Curry leaves
- ¼ teaspoon Turmeric Powder
- ¼ teaspoon Hing / Asafoetida
- ½ teaspoon Red Chilli powder ,optional
- 1 - 1.5 teaspoon Black pepper powder
- ¾ - 1 teaspoon Salt or as required
Instructions
- Dry roast peanuts on a iron griddle till light golden brown. Don't over do it.
- Allow it cool , then rub peanuts between the palms to de-skin and split the peanuts.
- Heat oil in a nonstick pan, once its hot, add curry leaves ,fry till it become crisp.
- Put the flame to sim and add turmeric powder, red chilli powder, black pepper powder, salt, asafoetida and split peanuts. Gently mix well everything . Turn off the heat, Take measure not to burn the spices
- Place it on a kitchen paper napkin to absorb the extra oil .
- Store it in a airtight container and use it as required.
- Serve as namkeen along with Masala Chai or Filter coffee
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