Boiled Peanut Salad | Boiled Peanut Chaat

5 from 6 votes

Peanut vegetable salad is a healthy and nutritious Indian-style salad made with boiled peanuts (groundnuts), raw vegetables, lemon, and a few spices.

Course Salad, Snack

Cuisine Indian

Keyword boiled peanut chaat, boiled peanut salad, peanut salad

Diet Keto, Low Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian

Method Instant Pot/Pressure Cooker

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Total Time 25

Servings

Calories 226kcal

First, boil the raw peanuts. You can cook them using an Instant Pot, an Indian stovetop pressure cooker, or directly on the stovetop in a regular pot.
If using Instant Pot – Add the peanuts into the instant pot insert along with enough water and salt. Then cook for 12-15 minutes on Pressure Cook (High). Let the pressure release naturally. Cooked Peanuts should be tender, but not mushy.
If using an Indian pressure cooker - Pressure cook for 2-3 whistles on medium flame.
If cooking on the stovetop pot – add enough water along with the peanuts and cook them for 25-30 minutes or until done

Chop all your veggies, removing any seeds/skin/stems needed.
In a large mixing bowl, Add all the ingredients and toss well until all the ingredients are mixed and well seasoned.
This healthy peanut salad is best enjoyed if you set it aside for 15 minutes so the flavors are incorporated well before serving. You may also refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving.

Boiling Peanuts: Make sure to cook the peanuts until they are tender and not mushy.
Other Vegetables: You can also add vegetables of your choice, like bell pepper, grated carrots, beets, raw mango, and pomegranate, to make this salad more nutritious.
Chaat Style: You can also make Indian chaat style by adding green chutney and sweet tamarind chutney to this peanut chaat recipe.
Add salt while boiling: Make sure to add salt while cooking peanuts else, they will taste bland.
Nut Allergy: You can replace boiled peanuts with cooked chickpeas, sprouted moong beans, or any type of cooked beans.

Note: Nutrition values are my best estimates. If you rely on them for your diet, use your preferred nutrition calculator.