The peanut, also called groundnut, oil nut or monkey nut, is, despite all these names, botanically speaking not a nut, but a legume containing two or three seeds. Like all leguminous plants, the peanut belongs to the family Fabaceae, which includes a number of important agricultural and food plants.

Groundnuts are immensely rich in potassium, calcium, phosphorus and B vitamins which offers you with a host of health benefits. Groundnuts are a great blend of healthy fats, protein and fibre that curbs your appetite, lowers the risk of heart disease and regulates blood glucose levels.