Description
Peanut chaat is a delightful and flavourful Indian street food snack made with roasted peanuts, vegetables, and spices. It’s a popular and easy-to-make dish that offers a perfect balance of textures and flavours. Here’s a more detailed description of peanut chaat:
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Ingredients
- 1 cup raw peanuts
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1 medium-sized onion, finely chopped
- 2–3 green chilies, slit lengthwise
- 1 teaspoon ginger-garlic paste
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder
- Salt to taste
- Fresh coriander leaves, chopped (for garnish)
- Lemon wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- In a pan, dry roast the peanuts on medium heat until they turn golden brown and crunchy. Keep stirring to avoid burning. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
- Once cooled, coarsely grind the peanuts using a food processor or mortar and pestle. Set aside.
- Heat oil in a separate pan over medium heat. Add mustard seeds and cumin seeds. Let them splutter.
- Add the finely chopped onions and green chilies to the pan. Sauté until the onions turn translucent.
- Stir in the ginger-garlic paste and cook for a minute until the raw smell disappears.
- Add turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt. Mix well.
- Add the coarsely ground peanuts to the pan and stir everything together until the spices are well combined.
- Cook for a few more minutes, allowing the flavours to meld together.
- Remove from heat and garnish with fresh coriander leaves.
- Serve Peanut Chakhna with lemon wedges for an extra tangy flavor.
Notes
- Make sure to roast the peanuts until they are crispy to enhance their taste.
- Adjust the spice levels according to your preference by adding more or less red chili powder and green chilies.
- For variations, you can add chopped tomatoes, grated coconut, or roasted spices like chaat masala or garam masala for an extra kick of flavour.
- Category: Snacks, Appetiser
- Cuisine: Indian
Keywords: Healthy Snacks Recipe, Masala Peanut Salad, Quick Peanut Chaat, Street-Style Peanut Chaat