Indian Peanut Snack

This unique snack is prepared by boiling peanuts, along with turmeric, and then tossing them with onions and tomatoes. In a pinch, you can also use roasted peanuts.

Ingredients 2 cups raw peanuts
1 tbsp sea salt
1 tsp ground turmeric
1/2 tsp table salt
1/4 tsp chaat masala (spice mix for chaat)
1/2 tsp red chili powder
1 tsp ground roasted cumin
1 medium red onion, chopped
1 medium tomato, chopped
2 green chilies, stemmed and chopped
2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice


Step 1: Place a nonstick saucepan over high heat and add 5 cups water. When the water comes to a boil, add the peanuts, sea salt, and turmeric, and cook for 20 minutes. Drain.
Step 2: Transfer the peanuts to a deep serving bowl. Add the table salt, chaat masala, chili powder, cumin, onion, tomato, chilies, cilantro, and lemon juice, and stir well. Serve hot or at room temperature.