How to Make Cheap Peanut Butter at Home in India
Why Make Peanut Butter at Home?
Store-bought peanut butter can cost ₹300–₹500 a jar. That’s a lot when you’re on a student or gym bro budget. But guess what?
Raw peanuts = ₹90–₹110 per kg
Homemade peanut butter = 1/3 the cost
Plus: It’s fresh, natural, and no weird chemicals.
Let’s make it.
🥜 Ingredients
- 500g raw peanuts (get them from your local market or Reliance Smart)
- 1–2 tbsp oil (optional, groundnut or sunflower oil works)
- 1 tsp salt (optional)
- 1 tsp jaggery or honey (optional, for sweet version)
🔥 Equipment
- A mixer grinder (the dry/wet jar combo is perfect)
- A spoon and container (to store your gains)
🧑🍳 Step-by-Step Recipe
1. Roast the Peanuts
- Roast peanuts in a pan on medium heat for 8–10 minutes
- Stir continuously until they smell nutty and turn golden
- Let them cool, then remove the skins by rubbing between your palms
🔥 Lazy hack: Buy already roasted, skinless peanuts from the store
2. Grind in Batches
- Add peanuts to your dry grinder jar (don’t overload!)
- First it becomes powder, then a thick paste
- Keep grinding and scraping the sides
💡 Be patient—oil will release, and it’ll get creamy
3. Add Extras (Optional)
- Want creamy texture? Add 1–2 tbsp oil
- Want sweet? Add jaggery powder or honey
- Want salty? Add a pinch of salt
Grind again until smooth or chunky—your choice!
4. Store It Right
- Scoop into a glass or plastic jar
- Keep it in the fridge—it stays fresh for 3–4 weeks
- Stir before use (natural oils separate)
💪 Why This Is a Gym Bro Superfood
1 Tbsp Peanut Butter | Calories | Protein | Fat | Carbs |
---|---|---|---|---|
Homemade (approx.) | 90–100 | 4g | 8g | 3g |
- High in protein and healthy fats
- Great for bulking, shakes, toast, roti wraps
- 100% natural—no sugar traps or palm oil junk
🥤 Peanut Butter Gym Shake (Quick Recipe)
- 1 banana
- 1 tbsp homemade peanut butter
- 250ml milk or curd
- Ice cubes
- Optional: 1 scoop whey or soaked soya chunks
Blend and drink—budget gainer shake unlocked.
Final Thoughts
Making peanut butter at home is:
- Easy 🥄
- Cheap 💸
- Delicious 😋
- Packed with desi macros 🇮🇳
Save money, flex harder, and never buy overpriced spreads again.
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