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Peanuts and Singoda (Indian Water Chestnut) Chaat Salad

October 27, 2019 - Sunday Diwali Potluck WHAT: (served about 20 people in potluck party) 500gm Raw Peanuts (preferably without skin)  2 packs   Frozen Singoda / Indian Water Chestnut  (or substitute canned water chestnuts) 1 Pomegranate -  seeds 1 Raw mango - small dice 1 Onion - finally chopped  2 Persian Cucumber- small dice 2 JalapeƱo - small dice ( use Serrano chilies if want spicy) Handful of Coriander and mint - finally chopped  3 tbsp green chutney ( I used 1 pack frozen Deep coriander chutney ) 2 tbsp tamarind chutney ( I used  Deep Tamarind-date chutney ) Aamchur powder per taste Chaat masala per taste Salt per taste Red chili powder per taste Cumin powder per taste 1 Lemon 1/2 cup Crispy onion (optional) Optional for serving: 12 regular papad - cut in half 1 lettuce - leaves separated HOW: Boil peanuts in salt water (Instapot 3 - 4 mins) Thaw Singoda. Boil them in salt water if they seem little raw after thawed (Instapot 3-4 mins) - not lon