Boiled Peanut Salad - Indian Street Food Style
Main Ingredients
Step-by-Step Instructions
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Soak the Peanuts
Take the raw peanuts in a bowl, wash them thoroughly with water, and then soak them in fresh water for at least or overnight. Cover the bowl while soaking.
Boil the Peanuts
Drain the soaked peanuts and transfer them to a cooking pot. Add enough fresh water to cover the peanuts completely. Add 1/2 teaspoon of salt, stir, cover the pot, and bring to a boil. Cook for about or until the peanuts are soft and cooked through.
Prepare the Salad Base
Once the peanuts are boiled, drain the excess water and transfer them to a large mixing bowl.
Add Vegetables and Aromatics
To the bowl of boiled peanuts, add ghee or butter, followed by the finely chopped tomatoes, green chilies, and onions. Then, add the ginger-garlic paste.
Add Spices and Herbs
Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 teaspoon of salt, red chili powder, and chaat masala (or garam masala) over the ingredients. Add the freshly chopped coriander leaves.
Add Lemon Juice and Mix
Squeeze the juice of half a lemon over the salad. Using a spoon, mix all the ingredients thoroughly until everything is well combined.
Serve
The boiled peanut salad is ready. Serve it immediately as a snack or side dish.
Before You Cook
Helpful details before you startIngredient SubstitutionsMissing something? View suitable alternatives.View 6 swaps
No Butter?
- 3/4 the amount of olive oil (for cooking, not baking)
- Equal parts ghee — Slightly nuttier flavor.
- Equal parts coconut oil (in baking)
No Ghee?
- Unsalted butter (1:1)
- Neutral oil (1:1, lacks the toasted note)
No Onion?
- 1 tbsp onion powder (per medium onion)
- 3 tbsp dried minced onion
- Shallots or leeks (1:1)
No Garlic (fresh)?
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder (per clove)
- 1/2 tsp garlic granules (per clove)
No Garam masala?
- 1 tsp cumin + 1/2 tsp coriander + 1/4 tsp cinnamon + 1/4 tsp cardamom
No Cilantro?
- Flat-leaf parsley (1:1, milder)
- Fresh mint (in chutneys, salads)
Plan Ahead
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- View Step 1Soak the Peanuts6 hours or overnight
Take the raw peanuts in a bowl, wash them thoroughly with water, and then soak them in fresh water for at least 6-8 hours or overnight. Cover the bowl while soaking.
Variations
Simple ways to adapt this recipe.
- Add finely chopped cucumber orCustomise
Add finely chopped cucumber or grated carrots for extra crunch and freshness.
- Mix in some boiled and
Mix in some boiled and diced potatoes to make it more filling.
- Garnish with sev (crispy chickpea
Garnish with sev (crispy chickpea flour noodles) for a classic street food touch.
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