How to make Boiled Peanut Salad

Healthy Boiled Peanut Chaat & Salad

Ingredients:

• 1 cup boiled peanuts (unsalted or lightly salted)
• 1 medium cucumber, finely chopped
• 1 medium tomato, finely chopped
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1 small carrot, grated (optional)
• 1 small green chili, finely chopped (optional)
• 2 tbsp fresh coriander leaves, chopped
• Juice of 1 lemon
• 1/2 tsp chaat masala (optional)
• 1/4 tsp roasted cumin powder
• Salt to taste
• A handful of pomegranate seeds (optional, for sweetness and crunch)

Instructions:

1. Prepare peanuts:
   If your peanuts are not boiled yet, soak raw peanuts overnight and boil them until soft but not mushy (about 30-40 minutes). Drain and cool.
2. Mix veggies:
   In a large bowl, combine chopped cucumber, tomato, onion, carrot, green chili, and coriander leaves.
3. Add peanuts:
   Add the boiled peanuts to the veggie mix.
4. Season:
   Sprinkle salt, chaat masala, and roasted cumin powder.
5. Add lemon juice:
   Squeeze fresh lemon juice and toss everything gently to combine.
6. Add pomegranate seeds (optional):
   Sprinkle on top for a burst of sweetness and color.
7. Serve:
   Serve immediately as a refreshing, healthy snack or side salad.

Tips:

• You can add finely chopped raw mango during summer for a tangy twist.
• For more crunch, add some roasted corn kernels or sprouts.
• Adjust spices and lemon juice to your taste.