Peanut Chaat

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup raw peanuts

• 1/2+1/2 teaspoon salt adjust to taste

• 1/8 teaspoon turmeric (haldi)

• 3/4 cup tomatoes seeded cut in small cubes

• 3/4 cup cucumber cut in small cubes

• 1 tablespoon ginger finally chopped

• 1 green chili finally chopped adjust to taste

• 1/2 teaspoon roasted cumin seed powder (bhuna jeera)

• 1/8 teaspoon red chili powder

• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper

• 1/4 teaspoon sugar

• 1/2 teaspoon  mango powder (amchoor)

• 1  tablespoon lemon juice

INSTRUCTIONS

Method

• In a sauce pan add peanuts with 2 cups of water turmeric and 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Cook over medium high heat for about 25 minutes until peanuts are soft.

• Drain the water and let it cool to room temperature.

• Mix ginger, chili, 1/2 teaspoon salt, cumin seed powder, red chili powder, black pepper, sugar, mango powder and lemon juice together.

• Mix the peanuts with tomatoes and cucumbers, add the spice mix and toss.

• Peanut Chaat is ready to serve.