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    Peanut chaat

    Published: Mar 29, 2022 by Viola · This post may contain affiliate links ·

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    This easy roasted peanut chaat is loaded with so many textures and flavors - sweet, sour, tangy, spicy, and crunchy. It is such a delicious and nutritious snack/salad and is so quick and easy to put together. It is also totally vegan and gluten free! You will love this easy recipe.

    Peanut chaat

    What Is Chaat?

    In India, “chaat” describes an entire catogory of Indian snacks. It is usually vegetarian and has so many flavors and textures. It hits practically every element that makes something craveable - sweet, sour, tangy, spicy, and crunchy.

    Essentially, chaat is a quick snack that can be enjoyed at anytime of the day. It pairs really well with masala chai and is perfect snacking food to share with family and friends.

    Chaat masala is one of the most important spice mixes used to make chaat. It often consists of amchoor (dry mango powder), cumin, coriander, chili and black salt (also known as kala namak). It has a spicy, sour and savory flavor and makes everything it is added to, taste lip smacking delicious. It pairs especially well with fruits and drinks and adds that perfect salty sweet combination.

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    About this peanut chaat recipe

    This peanut chaat is a healthy and tasty chaat variation, made using nutritious roasted peanuts. It has so many amazing textures and flavors from the fresh crunchy veggies, bright pops of pomegranate seeds and savory chaat masala and of course the crunchy roasted peanuts. This recipe is very versatile and you can change or adjust the ingredients according to your preference/taste.

    Why I Love This Recipe

    • It is filling and nutrient dense, which makes you feel more satiated. Perfect for that mid afternoon slump or to quickly satisfy your hunger pangs.
    • It is loaded with healthy protein and fats (8g protein per serving.).
    • It's a rich source of fiber, which helps you feel fuller longer (4g per serving).
    • It can be customized in so many different ways.
    Jump to:
    • What Is Chaat?
    • About this peanut chaat recipe
    • Why I Love This Recipe
    • Ingredients
    • How to make peanut chaat
    • Tips and tricks
    • Frequently asked questions
    • Other recipes that you might like
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    Ingredients

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    • Roasted peanuts add crunch and healthy fats. You could also use any other nuts/seeds in this recipe.
    • Tomato adds freshness and goes well with the other veggies.
    • Red onion gets slightly pickled with the fresh lime juice and adds a fiery punch to this chaat.
    • Cucumber is freshy and crunchy and pairs really well with the other fresh veggies.
    • Raw/green mango adds a hint of sourness and makes this chaat so addictive.
    • Carrots add a lovely crunch and color to this chaat. You could also use beets in this recipe.
    • Spicy green chili. Use more or less depending on how spicy you like your food.
    • Cilantro leaves make this chaat super light and refreshing.
    • Chaat masala is the main flavoring ingredient here. It adds so much savory flavor and tang to this recipe.
    • Kashmiri red chili powder adds subtle heat but isn't too spicy. Feel free to adjust the amount as per your spice level.
    • Kala namak/Indian black salt is such a unique ingredient that adds an earthy savory flavor to this chaat. I highly recommend not skipping this ingredient.
    • Sugar adds a touch of sweetness and helps balance out the flavors.
    • Lime juice adds a lovely tang and pickles the fresh veggies slightly, making them taste super refreshing.
    • Sev/Aloo bhujia (thin and crispy chickpea noodles) are a common garnish for chaats in India. They are crunchy and add a lovely textural contrast to all the veggies in the chaat.
    • Pomegranate seeds is my favorite ingredient to add to chaats! I love the sweet and tart pops of goodness along with all the other flavors and textures, so good!

    How to make peanut chaat

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    1. Into a large bowl, add in the roasted peanuts.
    2. Also add in the finely chopped veggies and all the other ingredients (except the sev).
    3. Mix everything well together. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Refrigerate the chaat at this stage, if you are making it ahead of time.
    4. Portion the chaat in bowls and garnish it generously with more pomegranate seeds and sev/bhujia before serving.

    Tips and tricks

    • Use your favorite nuts instead of peanuts if you are not a fan of them. Feel free to leave out the nuts or replace them with seeds, if you are allergic to them.
    • Use your favorite veggies to replace whatever you don't have on hand. Some delicious additions would be beets, green onions, potatoes, sweet potatoes, sweet corn, grapes and apples.
    • Make it more or less spicy by adding more or less green chilies in this recipe.
    • Don't skip the pomegranate seeds as it adds a lovely pop of sweet and tart flavor that goes so well with the spices.
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    Frequently asked questions

    What are the benefits of eating peanuts?

    Peanuts are rich in protein, fat, and fiber. While peanuts may have a large amount of fat, most of the fats they contain are known as “good fats.” These kinds of fats actually help lower your cholesterol levels. Peanuts are also an excellent source of: Magnesium.

    Is peanut chaat good for weight loss?

    This healthy peanut chaat is prepared with dry roasted peanuts, low-carb vegetables, and spices. It is filling and nutrient dense, which makes you feel more satiated. So this salad is great for people on a weight loss journey or diet and who are craving some chaats.

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    Peanut chaat 3Viola
    This easy roasted peanut chaat is loaded with so many textures and flavors - sweet, sour, tangy, spicy, and crunchy. It is such a delicious and nutritious snack/salad and is so quick and easy to put together. It is also totally vegan and gluten free!
    5 from 5 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Total Time 10 mins
    Course Appetizers, Salads, Snacks
    Cuisine Indian
    Servings 6
    Calories 197 kcal

    Equipment

    Large bowl
    Large bowl

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 1 cup roasted peanuts
    • ½ cup cucumber (preferably seedless)
    • 2 tablespoons raw mango
    • 2 tablespoons pomegranate seeds
    • 1 medium tomato
    • ¼ cup red onion
    • 1 spicy green chilies (Thai green peppers)
    • ¼ cup cilantro
    • 1 tablespoon lime juice
    • 1.5 teaspoons chaat masala
    • ½ teaspoon Kashmiri red chili powder
    • ½ teaspoon kala namak/Indian black salt
    • ½ teaspoon sugar
    • ¼ cup sev (or aloo bhujia)

    Optional additions

    • ½ cup potato (boiled, peeled and cubed)
    • ¼ cup carrots (grated)
    • 1 tablespoon beets (grated)

    Instructions
     

    • Start by roasting your peanuts, if they aren't already roasted. You can do that by tossing them in a dry skillet on medium heat until they are crunchy and lightly browned on the outside.
    • Finely chop the cucumber, raw mango, tomato, onion, green chili and cilantro.
    • Into a large bowl, add in the finely chopped veggies, peanuts and all the other ingredients (except the sev).
    • Mix everything well together. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Refrigerate the chaat at this stage, if you are making it ahead of time.
    • Portion the chaat in bowls and garnish it generously sev/bhujia before serving.

    Notes

    Feel free to leave out any veggies you don't have on hand and add in other substitutions. This chaat is very customizable.

    Estimated Nutrition

    Nutrition Facts
    Peanut chaat
    Calories
    197
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    14
    g
    22
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    2
    g
    13
    %
    Polyunsaturated Fat
     
    4
    g
    Monounsaturated Fat
     
    5
    g
    Sodium
     
    348
    mg
    15
    %
    Potassium
     
    409
    mg
    12
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    14
    g
    5
    %
    Fiber
     
    4
    g
    17
    %
    Sugar
     
    3
    g
    3
    %
    Protein
     
    8
    g
    16
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    1241
    IU
    25
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    12
    mg
    15
    %
    Calcium
     
    37
    mg
    4
    %
    Iron
     
    1
    mg
    6
    %
    *Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
    *Please note that the nutrition label provided is an estimate based on an online nutrition calculator. It will vary based on the specific ingredients you use.
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