• If you are using raw peanuts, roast them in a dry hot pan until the nuts are roasted.
• Remove and allow to cool down. You can roughly remove the skin. Store in an airtight container.

For the Spice powder

• Heat a nonstick pan, and add coriander seeds and cumin seeds.
• Saute until aromatic. Simmer and add the dried red chilies.
• If using roasted peanuts, you can add them once the red chilies turn crisp.
• Take all the ingredients in a mixer jar, and pulse it a couple of times.
• Mix it well and again grind to an almost coarse powder.
• Transfer to an airtight container until used.