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chickpea flour

🥗Healthier: almond flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Almond flour is lower in carbs and gluten-free.

oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Coconut oil adds flavor while vegetable oil is cost-effective.

Soak raw peanuts in water for 30 minutes.

Drain the peanuts and pat them dry with a towel.

In a mixing bowl, combine chickpea flour, rice flour, turmeric powder, red chili powder, cumin powder, asafoetida, and salt.

Add water gradually to the flour mixture to form a thick batter.

Coat the soaked peanuts in the batter until evenly covered.

Heat oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat until shimmering.

Carefully drop coated peanuts into the hot oil in batches.

Fry the peanuts until golden brown, about 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Remove the peanuts with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.

In a separate pan, heat a little oil and add curry leaves and chopped coriander leaves.

Sauté for a minute until fragrant, then mix in the fried peanuts.

Drizzle with lemon juice and toss to combine.

Let cool before serving.

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