How to fry groundnuts with sand or garri for home or business use

Groundnut is my best nut. I always use it to drink garri and for smoothies too. And sometimes I use it for soup. Groundnut is very healthy; it is packed with amazing nutrients that are needed for day-to-day living. 

The first time I fried groundnut was when I was around 9 or 10 years old. I fried it with my childhood bestie for commercial purposes. At the time,my friend wanted to help her grandma fry, so I assisted. We already knew how it's done because we've seen how Grandma does it on multiple occasions.

Items needed to fry groundnut

• Groundnut
• Salt to taste
• Hot water
• Sharp sand or garri (I prefer garri)

The quantity of salt and water depends on the quantity of groundnut you are working with.

Groundnuts in Nigeria are now very expensive. When I went to buy them, my initial plan was to buy one derica, but because of the increase in price, I could only afford half derica.

Step-by-step procedure to fry groundnut for beginners 

1. Boil water. The water should be enough to cover the groundnut when you pour it in.
2. Put the groundnut in a big bowl, pour in the hot water and salt, and stir for 2 or 3 seconds. Use a shifter to drain away the water and give it a shake.
3. Dry the groundnut. The groundnut can be dried under the sun or in an oven. I prefer to use an oven to prevent birds from eating them. Drying with sun: spread the groundnut on a big sack and put it where the sun can reach. Drying with the oven: spread the groundnut on the oven tray and dry with a minimum heat of 100° (100 degrees).
4. Heat up the garri (or whatever you choose to use) in your frying pan before adding the dried groundnuts.
5. Fry until the shell becomes easy to remove and the groundnut colors turn a light golden brown.

You can also check my YouTube channel to watch the video tutorial on this for better understanding.

Healthy benefits of groundnut

🌝Do you know that groundnuts/ peanuts help prevent cancer? Groundnut has anti-cancer properties called bioactive compounds like resveratrol and phytosterols, which reduce inflammation and prevent chronic conditions. 

It is beneficial for youngsters and helps reduce hair loss during pregnancy. Peanut butter can be given to young children by their parents to eat with bread, toast, or sandwiches. Groundnuts have incredible nutrients that the body needs.