Take about 100ml of water, add salt. Stir till dissolved.

Pour into the groundnuts and mix thoroughly so all of them are well coated. Pour out any excess.

Put them In a heavy bottomed Pan, and cook over medium heat for about 7 minutes.

Reduce heat and continue stirring every 30seconds to a minute. This is to prevent burning. Do this for 20 mins or more.

To test for doneness, take a few groundnuts and let them cool. Rub between your fingers. The skin should come away easily. And they should be hard n crunchy. If pressed harder, they'll leave your fingers oily.

Cool completely before mixing with simsim and store in an airtight container.

For the simsim, take about half a cup of water. Add salt and stir thoroughly. Pour into simsim. Mix in.

Put onto very low heat. Cover. In a few minutes, the water will have evaporated and you can start stirring.

Remember to use a heavy bottomed pan and carefully regulate the heat. Simsim needs constant stirring or it will burn.

Cook for 15 to 25 minutes. Once ready, the aroma n colour will change. You can also cool a few then rub between fingers. It should easily leave an oily residue on your fingers.

NOTE: If you are adept at using your oven or microwave to bake, then you can dispense with gas/jiko top cooking and simply use the oven. Regulation of Temperature is key.