Tuesday, October 4, 2011

Peanut Chat

Peanuts are rich in nutrients , providing over 30 essentials nutrients and phytonutrients
They are a good source of Niacin thus contributing to brain health and blood flow, apart from folate, fiber, magnesium, Vit E and phosphorous
They also are naturally free of trans -fat and sodium apart from the 25% higher protein when compared to other nuts

This chat can be used as a starter or snack

2 cups shelled boiled peanuts
1/4 cup Onions - finely chopped
1/4 cup Cucumber - finely chopped
1/4 cup Tomatoes - finely chopped
2Tbsp raw mango - finely chopped
2Tbsp coriander leaves / parsley finely chopped
1Tbsp Mint leaves - finely chopped
1Tbsp lime juice
Salt to taste
1/2 tsp red chilly powder


Boil Peanuts : -Pressure cook peanuts in 5 cups of water along with salt and turmeric powder for about 4 - 5 whistles on high flame and 1 whistle on low flame. Drain and shell them
In a bowl mix all the ingredients and serve immediately



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