Boiled Peanut Salad Recipe (Peanut Chaat)

Peanut Chaat is a simple, refreshing dish that’s perfect as a snack or light meal. Made with boiled peanuts and fresh ingredients, it’s tangy, spicy, and full of texture.

If you’re looking to try this healthy and satisfying salad at home, this recipe has everything you need to get started.

We’ll guide you step-by-step to create a Peanut Chaat that’s quick to make and easy to customize. Plus, we’ve included tips to make it your own and ensure it turns out just right every time. Let’s dive in!

What You Need To Make Boiled Peanut Salad

You can check out the ingredients you need for boiled peanut salad in our list below. 

• 1 cup raw peanuts (without shells, if possible)
• 2 small cucumbers
• 2 medium tomato, Roma, or cherry work best 
• 1 green chili 
• Lime juice (½ lime squeezed)
• 2 tablespoons chopped mint 
• 2 tablespoons chopped coriander 
• Optional green chutney for chaat style 
• ½ teaspoon red chili powder 
• 1 teaspoon chaat masala 
• Salt to taste 

How To Make Boiled Peanut Salad

Once you have your ingredients to hand, it is time to make your salad! Use our steps below to see how you can make this tasty salad now. 

Step 1 – Cook Your Peanuts 

To start, we need to cook the peanuts. You can do this with either an Indian pressure cooker, an Instant Pot, or a pot on the stovetop. We have each of the options and their steps below for you now. 

Indian Pressure Cooker 

Add your peanuts to the cooker and cook for three to four whistles over a medium flame. 

Instant Pot 

Add your peanuts to the Instant pot with enough water and salt. Cook for twelve to fifteen minutes on high. 

Allow the pressure to release naturally, leaving you with peanuts that are tender and not mushy. 

Stovetop

Add your peanuts and enough water and cook over medium heat for thirty minutes or until done. Again, the peanuts should be soft but not mushy. 

Step 2 – Make The Salad 

While your peanuts are cooking, you can make your salad! Start by chopping all of your veggies. You want them in small cubes ideally, but you can chop them however you prefer. We do recommend removing any seeds, stems, or skins while you chop to give the salad a better texture overall.

If you have bought your herbs fresh, you will need to finely chop these, too. 

Step 3 – Assemble 

In a large mixing bowl, add your veggies and peanuts. Add the seasoning and mix well until all your ingredients are coated. You want to make sure the seasoning is on all your veggies and peanuts for a great taste with every bite! 

Step 4 – Set Aside 

We know this might sound like an odd step, but trust us! This salad is best left to sit aside for fifteen minutes. This allows all the flavors to mix well with each other, ensuring you get the best taste possible.

You can also refrigerate it for thirty minutes before serving to ensure it is chilled and tasty! 

How To Serve Boiled Peanut Salad

You can serve this salad however you want! Traditionally, it is served as an evening snack with tea or coffee. It also works well as a side salad accompanying your evening meal or as a lunch! When serving boiled peanut salad for lunch, we recommend offering a large bowl to fill you up all afternoon!

You might also want to add some paneer, chicken, or tofu to get some extra protein into the salad if it is to be your meal.

Tips For The Best Peanut Chaat

We couldn’t let you leave today without our tips for the best boiled peanut salad! Check them out below:

Add Veggies 

We recommend adding some extra veggies if you want to make the salad more substantial or have any veggies you need to use up: bell peppers, carrots, pomegranate, and raw mango all work well, plus they add some extra nutrients to the salad! 

Add Green Chutney 

You can make the salad in Indian chaat style if you add some tamarind and green chutney to it. You can start with a small amount and add more to suit your taste.

Salt Your Peanuts 

Finally, you should add salt when cooking your peanuts. If you don’t they will taste bland, ruining your tasty salad! 

Final Thoughts

That’s it! Now you can make Peanut Chaat at home whenever the craving strikes. It’s a great option for a quick snack, a side dish, or even a light and satisfying lunch.

Feel free to try out some of the tips we’ve shared to make it your own and enjoy this simple, flavorful salad any time!

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