Peanuts are rich in protein, fat, and various healthy nutrients. Many recipes can be made using peanuts and one of the healthiest, most delicious, and easiest recipes is this vegan peanut chaat. This healthy peanut chaat is a popular Indian light snack or an appetizer, perfect for munching casually while entertaining or pairing along with meals or salads. It is a savory snack made from a variety of ingredients, including roasted peanuts, spices, and vegetables. You can also add mint and tamarind chutneys to make this chaat tangier.
What You Will Need
- Dry roasted peanuts (roast raw peanuts or use readily available salted peanuts, can substitute roasted with boiled peanuts)
- Onion
- Tomato
- Cucumber
It is important to remove the seeds from the tomato and cucumber and not to add the juicy seed part as it will make the peanuts watery.
- Lemon juice
- Fresh mint leaves (you can also use fresh coriander leaves)
- Black Salt
- Regular spices – red chilli powder, black pepper powder
- Chaat Masala – gives a tangy flavor
How to Make this Peanut Chaat
Let’s learn step-by-step how to make this peanut chaat at home.
Gather all the ingredients
The first and foremost step is to have all the necessary ingredients in one place for easier preparation.
Dry roast the peanuts
Next, dry roast the peanuts on low-medium heat until they turn light brown. Once they are roasted, transfer them to a bowl or a plate and allow them to completely cool down. Then rub them between your hands to remove the skin.
Prepare the vegetables
While the peanuts are kept to cool down, chop all the vegetables, transfer them to a large mixing bowl, and set aside.
Assemble the chaat
Finally, add the peanuts and spices to the chopped vegetables in the bowl. Mix well, squeeze lemon juice, and serve.
This chaat is best served immediately while all the flavors and vegetables taste fresh.
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Potato Masala Veg Grilled Sandwich
Honey Chilli Potatoes (With Baked Fries)
Chilli Oil Glazed Oven Roasted Potatoes
Easy to Make Poha Recipe(Flattened Rice)
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Recipe
Healthy Vegan Peanut Chaat
Peanut chaat made with roasted peanuts, fresh veggies, and spices.
Ingredients
- 1 cup raw peanuts
- 1 medium cucumber, deseeded and chopped
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 medium tomato, deseeded and chopped
- 1 small green chilli, finely chopped
- 2 Tbsp lemon juice
- 4-5 mint sprigs, stems removed and chopped
- ½ tsp black salt
- ½ tsp chaat masala
- ¼ tsp red chilli powder
- ¼ tsp black pepper powder
Instructions
- Dry roast the raw peanuts in a frying pan on medium heat for 5 minutes or until they turn slightly brown.
- Take the pan off the heat, transfer the roasted peanuts to a bowl, and let them cool completely. As the peanuts cool, they’ll become crispy and crunchy. Then rub the peanuts between your hands to take the skin off.
- Take a large mixing bowl, add chopped vegetables, roasted peanuts, salt, red chilli powder, chaat masala, black pepper powder, lemon juice, green chilli, and mint leaves, and mix well.
- Serve immediately, and enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Yield 4 Serving Size 1Amount Per ServingCalories 243Total Fat 18gSaturated Fat 2gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 15gCholesterol 0mgSodium 312mgCarbohydrates 14gFiber 4gSugar 6gProtein 10g
The nutrition info calculated is just a rough estimate and is provided as a courtesy. Bear in mind that value will vary based on variables like a specific brand or type of product used. To obtain the most accurate representation, it is highly recommended that you calculate it on your own with the actual amount and type of ingredient used.
