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Masala Peanut Chaat

Prep Time10 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Indian
Servings: 10 people

Ingredients

  • 16 oz Dry roasted peanuts unsalted
  • 1/4 Red onion chopped finely
  • 1/4 cup cilantro
  • 1 lime
  • 1 tsp chaat masala
  • 1 tsp cumin powder
  • 1 serrano chili
  • 1/2 tsp red chili powder (optional)
  • salt to taste

Instructions

  • In a large mixing bowl, add the peanuts.
  • Add in chopped chili and red onion. Remove the seeds from the chili if you prefer less spice.
  • Start by juicing half a lime. You may need to taste and adjust the lime later.
  • Add chaat masala, cumin powder and red chili powder. Add 1 tsp salt if peanuts are unsalted.
  • Adjust salt and lime to taste. I added the juice of 1 full lime to my chaat.
  • Add cilantro and mix well.
  • Serve immediately.

Notes

If you prefer, you may roast your own peanuts in a pan on a medium flame until lightly brown and toasted.