Boiled peanut salad chaat is a savoury and tangy dish that combines the boiled peanuts with a mix of crunchy vegetables, fresh herbs, and spices. This Indian style salad is nutritious, filling and easy to prepare. This peanut salad can be enjoyed as a snack or as an appetizer.
Boiled peanut salad is an easy dish that brings together the best of flavours, textures, and nutrition. Whether you’re a fan of Indian cuisine or simply looking for a healthy and delicious snack, this Indian-style salad recipe will surely become a favourite. Its simplicity, customizability, and burst of flavours make it an ideal choice for anyone looking to indulge in a guilt-free treat. Perfect for peanut lovers!
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Peanut chaat salad is popular in India and is enjoyed as a quick and healthy snack. The peanuts provide a nutty flavour, while the vegetables and spices add a refreshing and tangy taste. It’s a great way to enjoy a nutritious and flavorful treat. This quick and simple recipe is a must for busy days. You can also try my Brown Chana Sundal for an easy snack recipe.
Why you’ll love making this Boiled Peanut Salad
Quick and Easy: This simple recipe can be prepared in no time, making it a convenient option for when you’re short on time.
Versatile: The Indian Peanut Salad recipe can be easily customized to suit individual preferences, allowing you to adjust the flavours and ingredients.
Healthy Snack: This salad incorporates the goodness of peanuts and fresh vegetables, making it a nutritious snack option.
Flavour Explosion: The blend of tangy and spicy flavours creates a unique taste sensation that appeals to everyone.
Ingredients needed to make Boiled Peanut Chaat Recipe
Main Ingredient: Boiled Peanuts
Fresh Vegetables: Onion, Green Chilli, Tomato, Raw Mango, Cucumber
Spices: Pepper Powder, Cumin Powder, Chaat Masala, Salt
Garnish: Coriander Leaves, Lemon Juice
How to make Boiled Peanut Salad Recipe ?
First, cook the raw peanuts. If cooking in a stovetop pressure cooker, add the raw peanuts to the pressure cooker, add salt and cover with enough water. Cook for 3 to 4 whistles on a medium flame. The peanuts should be well-cooked but not mushy.
If cooking in the Instant Pot, add the raw peanuts, water to cover, and salt. Close the Instant Pot with the lid and pressure cook for 15 minutes. Let the pressure release naturally.
Combine the boiled peanuts, onion, tomatoes, cucumber, raw mango, green chilli in a large mixing bowl.
Add the black pepper powder, chaat masala, roasted cumin powder(jeera powder), and little salt to the bowl.
Add finely chopped coriander leaves and squeeze fresh lemon juice over the mixture according to your taste preference.
Toss all the ingredients together until well combined.
Serve the delicious Indian Style Peanut Vegetable salad immediately.
Tips and Suggestions
Boiling Peanuts: If using raw peanuts, boil them with salt until they are tender. If using canned peanuts, drain and rinse them before using.
Customization: Feel free to add or omit any ingredients based on your taste preferences. You can add carrots, bell pepper, boiled corn, diced mango, spring onion or pomegranate seeds for a delicious twist.
Garnish with sev for an extra crunch. The spices and seasonings can also be customized to your taste. For a different taste, you can add coriander mint chutney, tamarind chutney, or red chilli powder.
Spice Level: Adjust the spice level by adding or reducing the amount of green chili and pepper powder.
Make-Ahead: You can prepare the components in advance and assemble the chaat just before serving to maintain the crunchiness of the raw vegetables.
Serving Suggestions for this Crunchy Peanut Salad
Boiled peanut salad chaat can be served as a:
- Refreshing evening snack
- Healthy party appetizer
- Side dish with your favorite main course
- Light and flavourful lunch or dinner option
Frequently asked questions
While the recipe traditionally calls for boiled peanuts, you can use roasted peanuts for a different flavour and texture.
It is best enjoyed fresh, but you can store the salad for 2 days in an airtight container in the refrigerator. You can also store the components separately and assemble them just before serving to retain the crunchiness.
Yes, this recipe is entirely vegan and makes for a delightful vegan snack option.
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Boiled Peanut Salad Recipe | Healthy Peanuts Chaat
Ingredients
- 1 cup Raw peanuts / Groundnuts
- 1 small Onion finely chopped
- 1 small Tomato finely chopped
- 1 small Cucumber finely chopped
- ¼ cup Raw Mango finely chopped, optional
- 1 small Green Chilli finely chopped
- ¼ cup Coriander Leaves / Cilantro finely chopped
- Salt to taste
- ¼ teaspoon Pepper Powder
- 1 teaspoon Chaat Masala
- 1 teaspoon Cumin Powder
- Lemon Juice from ½ Lemon
Instructions
Cook the raw peanuts
- First, cook the raw peanuts. If cooking in a stovetop pressure cooker, add the raw peanuts to the pressure cooker, add salt and cover with enough water. Cook for 3 or 4 whistles on a medium flame.
- If cooking in the Instant Pot, add the raw peanuts, water to cover, and salt. Close the Instant Pot with the lid and pressure cook for 15 minutes. Let the pressure release naturally.
- The peanuts should be well-cooked but not mushy. Drain any excess water and keep the cooked peanuts ready for the salad.
Prepare the Boiled Peanuts Salad
- Combine the boiled peanuts, onion, tomatoes, cucumber, raw mango, green chilli in a large mixing bowl.
- Add the pepper powder, chaat masala, roasted cumin powder, and salt to the bowl.
- Add finely chopped coriander leaves and squeeze fresh lemon juice over the mixture according to your taste preference.
- Toss all the ingredients together until well combined.
- Serve the delicious boiled peanut salad chaat immediately.