Boiled peanut chaat - a healthy, gluten-free, vegan and oil-free snack perfect to enjoy with masala chai and the best substitute for fried snacks. This delicious, utterly irresistible and one of the healthy tea time snacks recipe masala groundnuts is a versatile dish that is easy to make with few ingredients.
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Peanut snack in any form is downright addicting - boiled, roasted peanuts, chaat and masala peanuts are a few to name. Peanut chaat recipe is easy to prepare with boiled peanuts, vegetables and pantry ingredients. It has every element in terms of texture and tastes such as crunchy, tangy and spicy.
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This boiled peanut chaat makes a healthy and tasty tea time snack and the best way to swap fried food. Healthy food is often believed to be boring and unappealing. On the other hand, we can't deny the fact that fried food is pleasing to our taste buds, though we are aware that we are loading our bodies with unnecessary calories, saturated fats, and trans fats.
With all the vegetables, boiled peanuts and spices, this spicy, tangy and tasty chaat is sure to entice your taste buds. On a side note let me warn you this chaat is dangerously addictive! this recipe is sure to convince you that healthier food can be made interesting and tasty enough to replace fried foods.
Peanut salad recipe variations
You may add raw mango or amchoor (raw mango powder) for extra tang.
Boiled corn kernels, boiled potato cubes, grated carrot or a few pomegranate arils make a great colourful addition.
Make it more interesting with tamarind chutney, green chutney and a handful of fine sev as toppings.
Ingredients
Raw peanuts: 1 cup
Salt: as required
Red chili powder: 1 tsp
Chaat masala: 1 tsp
Lemon juice: ½ lime
Onion: 1 medium size, finely chopped
Tomato: 1 medium size, finely chopped
Cucumber: 1 small, finely chopped
Green chili: 1, chopped
Fresh coriander leaves: handful
Water: 3 cups
How to make boiled peanut chaat?
1. Place peanuts and water in a saucepan, bring it to boil on medium heat. Boil for 20 minutes or until peanuts turns soft and tender.
2. Drain the water, transfer peanuts to a wide bowl.
3. Add all the spices, vegetables, lemon juice.
4. Mix until well combined.
Enjoy spicy, tangy, chatpata peanut chaat with masala chai or on its own.
Notes
You can cook peanuts in a pressure cooker for 3-4 whistles to fast up the process.
Adjust spices and vegetables as per your personal taste preference.
Storage
Leftovers could be stored and eaten but don't taste as good as freshly made peanut chaat.
Fridge: Store the leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 - 4 days in an airtight container.
Reheat: Heat in the microwave until piping hot or on a pan before serving.
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Peanut Chaat
Equipment
Ingredients
Vegan, Gluten Free
1 Cup = 250ml ; 1 Tablespoon =15ml ; 1 Teaspoon = 5ml
- 1 cup Peanuts
- Salt as required
- 1 Teaspoon Chili powder
- 1 Teaspoon Chat masala
- Lemon juice ½ lime
- 1 Onion finely chopped, medium size
- 1 Tomato finely chopped, medium size
- 1 Cucumber finely chopped, small
- 1 Green chili chopped
- Coriander handful, chopped
- 3 cups Water
Instructions
- Place peanuts and water in a saucepan, bring it to boil on high heat.1 cup Peanuts, 3 cups Water
- Boil for 20 minutes or until peanuts turns soft and tender.
- Drain the water, transfer peanuts to a wide bowl.
- Add all the spices, vegetables, lemon juice and mix until well combined.Salt, 1 Teaspoon Chili powder, 1 Teaspoon Chat masala, Lemon juice, 1 Onion, 1 Tomato, 1 Cucumber, 1 Green chili, Coriander
- Enjoy spicy, tangy, chatpata peanut chaat with masala chai or on its own.
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seema sriram says
Peanut chaat looks so easy to make and I love chaats so this looks so easy for me to do. thankyou for the recipe
Geetha Priyanka says
I'm sure you like this chaat too and an added advantage is that it is totally oil-free.
Priya Srinivasan says
that is one delicious chat dear! I love to eat boiled peanuts just like that, with all these delicious additions, i bet this is one yummiest snack! i can eat this anytime of the day!
Geetha Priyanka says
If you love just boiled peanuts I'm sure you will love this chaat too. Do try and let me know how you liked it Priya.
Jagruti's Cooking Odyssey says
I love chaat and making it with peanut sounds so delicious. Will have to give this one a go
Geetha Priyanka says
Do try Jagrutiji and let me know how you enjoyed it.
Padma Veeranki says
One of my favourites...I love boiled peanuts and this looks so refreshing and delicious ? I can have it at any time of the day...Healthy & filling!!
Geetha Priyanka says
Happy to know you like this recipe 🙂
amrita says
We always tend to eat fried items with chai but this healthy and chatpata chaat is perfect to go with evening tea ... lovely share
Geetha Priyanka says
I'm sure once you try this you'll never go back to fried items!
Sandhya Ramakrishnan says
I love peanut chaat! One of the easiest and best way to load up on protein and vegetables. So simple to make and kids love it as well. Great choice for after school snack.
Geetha Priyanka says
It indeed is the best protein-loaded snack to enjoy.
Swati says
Perfect party appetizer or evening time snack!! Looks so tempting, love the idea of adding boiled peanuts with onion and tomatoes!!
Geetha Priyanka says
Thanks Swati 🙂
Vandana Chauhan says
My mother used to make something similar but with sprouted peanuts. and it was one of my favorite things to eat as a child. Your dish also looks very delicious and healthy.
Geetha Priyanka says
Sprouted peanuts sound good, I will surely try it next time.
Sandhya Nadkarni says
I absolutely love this protein rich peanut chaat! I could eat that whole bowl Geetha 🙂
Superb share!
Geetha Priyanka says
Thanks, Sandhya 🙂
Mayuri Patel says
I love peanut chaat, its my all time favourite as one can add any kind of vegetables and fruits to it to make it into a healthy and filling snack. A perfect dish as a starter too.
Geetha Priyanka says
Oh yes, I totally agree with you Mayuriji, this is one such versatile dish where we can add any addons to suit our taste.
Pavani says
My husband loves boiled peanuts and chaat. Your peanut chaat sound like something he will LOVE. I am going to try this recipe for him.
Geetha Priyanka says
Yes, do try and let me know how you liked it Pavani 🙂
Rafeeda - The Big Sweet Tooth says
The peanut chaat surely looks so delicious and filling... A lovely snack to have when you wouldn't want to load with any fried stuff...
Geetha Priyanka says
Thank you 🙂
Malini says
Crunchy and yummy snack, this chaat is way better than any fried snack. The Peanut chaat looks so colorful and it is really addictive like you said. It's been quite some time since I made this snack, your post reminded me, will try this weekend. 🙂
Geetha Priyanka says
It indeed is a healthy and tasty addictive snack. I hope you like it too Malini 🙂
Lata Lala says
Peanuts chaat is my absolute favourite. This is truly
healthy side dish to be enjoyed with tea or any drink. This being non fried tops the list amongst evening snacks.
Geetha Priyanka says
I'm so glad you like this recipe Lataji 🙂