Roasted Peanuts

Roasted peanuts are one of the most popular and traditional Indian snacks enjoyed across streets, railway stations, tea stalls and homes. They are prepared by slowly roasting raw peanuts using sand roasting or pan roasting methods to achieve a crunchy texture and rich nutty flavour. This protein-rich and budget-friendly snack is widely loved for its taste, aroma and long shelf life. With simple ingredients like peanuts, salt and optional spices, roasted peanuts make a perfect tea-time snack and healthy energy booster for all age groups.

Roasted Peanuts Recipe – Quantity Calculator

Prep Time
5 minutes

Cook Time
15–20 minutes

Total Time
25 minutes

Course
Snack

Diet
Vegetarian

Difficulty
Easy

Calories
560–600 kcal / 100g

Method
Pan / Sand Roast

Roasted peanuts are a famous Indian street-style snack made by slow roasting raw peanuts with salt, sand or pan heat.

Peanut Quantity

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Units

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Optional Add-ons

Sand Roasting Oil Coating Chilli Powder Turmeric

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Ingredients

Note: Roast on low-medium flame and stir continuously for even crunch.

Preparation Steps

1. Take raw peanuts and clean them well.
2. For traditional method, heat clean fine sand in a thick kadai.
3. Add peanuts and roast on medium flame.
4. Stir continuously for 15–20 minutes.
5. When peanuts become crisp and aromatic, remove from heat.
6. Sieve the peanuts to remove sand.
7. Mix salt with little water and sprinkle lightly on hot peanuts.
8. Roast again for 1–2 minutes until dry.
9. Cool completely before storing in an airtight container.

Famous Info

• Popular Indian street food and tea-time snack
• Commonly sold near beaches, markets and railway stations
• Budget-friendly, crunchy and protein-rich snack
• Sand roasting gives even heat and traditional flavour

Nutrition Estimate

Calories: 560–600 kcal / 100g | Protein: 24–26 g | Fat: 45–50 g | Carbs: 15–20 g

Roasted peanuts are an easy, tasty and nutritious snack that can be prepared using simple traditional roasting methods at home or commercially. Proper roasting on low-medium flame with continuous stirring gives the best crunchy texture and flavour. Optional ingredients like chilli powder, turmeric and oil coating can enhance the taste according to preference. Once cooled and stored properly in an airtight container, roasted peanuts remain fresh and crispy for a long time, making them an ideal everyday snack enjoyed by millions.