Boiled Peanut Salad - Easy & Tasty Protein-Rich Salad

Boiled Peanut Salad - Easy & Tasty Protein-Rich Salad - Salad Recipes

Today we are going to enjoy another refreshing and colourful salad recipe. This is one of my all-time favourite salads – a simple yet flavourful Boiled Peanut Salad. Growing up, the aroma of freshly boiled street-style peanuts wrapped in newspaper pottalam still brings back warm childhood memories. Though those days are gone, this bowl of goodness always takes me back.

Boiled peanuts are not only tasty but also packed with nutrition. They are rich in protein, fibre and good fats, which help keep you energetic and full for a long time. Peanuts also support heart health, improve digestion and provide essential vitamins and antioxidants. Including boiled peanuts in your diet is one of the easiest ways to add plant-based protein to your meals.

To get perfectly soft-boiled peanuts, the cooking process is very important. Raw peanuts take longer to cook, so make sure to soak them for at least 8 hours. After soaking, pressure cook the peanuts with enough water and salt until they turn soft and tender. Once cooked, you can toss them with fresh vegetables and mild seasonings to prepare a wholesome salad that suits your taste buds perfectly.

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Boiled Peanut Salad Recipe Details

Ingredients

Raw peanuts – 1 cup
Finely chopped onion – 1/2 cup
Finely chopped cucumber – 1/2 cup
Finely chopped tomato – 1/2 cup
Green chilli – 1
Grated carrot – 1/2 cup
Pepper powder – 1/4 teaspoon
Chaat masala powder – 1/4 teaspoon
Red chilli powder – 1/8 teaspoon
Lemon juice – 1 tablespoon
Finely chopped coriander leaves – 1 tablespoon
Salt – as needed

Method

1. Soaking the Peanuts

Wash the raw peanuts well and soak them in enough water for 8 hours.

2. Pressure Cooking the Peanuts

After soaking, rinse once again and add the peanuts to a pressure cooker.Add 1 teaspoon salt and 2 cups of water. Cook for 8 whistles or until soft.

3. Draining the Cooked Peanuts

Once the pressure releases naturally, drain the water completely and keep the peanuts aside.

4. Mixing the Salad

In a wide mixing bowl, add the cooked peanuts, grated carrot, chopped onion, chopped tomato, chopped green chilli, chopped cucumber and a little salt. Mix gently.

5. Adding Spices and Seasonings

Add pepper powder, chaat masala, a pinch of red chilli powder, and lemon juice.Finally, add chopped coriander leaves and toss everything well.

Note

Since salt is added while boiling the peanuts, adjust salt carefully while mixing the salad.

This boiled peanut salad is a wholesome, protein-rich and refreshing dish that suits any time of the day. It is light, nutritious and keeps you full for longer. Try including this healthy salad in your diet twice or thrice a week to enjoy its benefits regularly and support a balanced lifestyle

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