Snack
Masala peanuts
Raw peanuts roasted in a little oil with turmeric, chilli and salt until they smell nutty. A handful snack with no onion and no wheat.
15 min
0 of 3 steps done
4 servings
Heat: Medium
Approximate nutrition
A rough guide per original serving, not a lab test.
- Energy230 per serving
- Protein10g per serving
- Carbs12g per serving
- Fibre3g per serving
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