Palli Pakodi (Masala Peanut Pakoda)

Ingredients:

Pallilu (Peanuts) - 1 cup

Rice flour - 3-4 tbsp

Ginger garlic paste - 1/2 tbsp

Red chilly powder - 1/2 tbsp

Curry leaves - 1 leaflet

Salt - as per taste

Oil - to deep fry

Procedure:

1. Take a kadai, add oil and heat it.
2. Meanwhile take a mixing bowl, add peanuts, rice flour, ginger garlic paste, red chilly powder, chopped curry leaves, salt and sprinkle little water.
3. Mix all the ingredients with your fingers, so that all the peanuts are evenly coated with masala batter.
4. Now drop the coated peanuts slowly in to oil as small lumps. The entire process of frying should be done in medium flame only.
5. Once the pakoda turn to golden brown, drain them in to a plate with tissue paper.
6. Let them cool for few minutes and store in a clean, air tight container.

TIP: Do not add too much water and make the batter runny. Just sprinkle little water. The peanuts should be coated with batter but not to be floated in batter.