Peanut butter!!!! we immediately imagine the loads of calories and fats packed into it. But we don't know about the virtues of consuming a couple of tablespoons of peanut butter on whole wheat toast, idlis and Indian breads. In India it is yet to gain popularity. According to Men's Health (website) two tablespoons (190 calories) of peanut butter consists of 16gm fat, where almost 80 per cent is mono-unsaturated fatty acid (MUFA) which is regarded as a natural gut buster. Home made natural sugar-free peanut butter is loaded in protein, MUFA, vitamin E, niacin and magnesium that help burn fat, build muscle and boost testosterone.
I woudl like to share a basic recipe which you can customise according to your taste
Preparation time: 15 min
Ingredients
Unsalted Roasted Peanuts - 1 & 1/2 cup
Cooking Oil (peanut/ sunflower) - 2 tablespoon
Salt - a pinch
spices - according to taste (I prefer chilli powder)
Preparation
Blend in a food processor (mixie) the roasted peanuts and oil to make it smooth. Add spices and salt to taste, if desired. You can use salted peanuts and omit the salt.
If you want chunky peanut butter, add chopped peanuts after you have made the smooth version.
Store peanut butter in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Use within two weeks.
You can make lovely snadwiches and use as a dip for any vegetable salad.
Enjoy and post your comments!!
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