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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 Jalapeño - 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 long otherwise they turn mushy) 
  • Mix all ingredient, chutneys and spices (except papad and lettuce) well, taste and adjust spices. Leave some mint, coriander and pomegranate seeds for garnish 
  • Garnish with mint, coriander, pomegranate seeds and crispy onion. 

 THREE WAYS TO EAT:
  1. As is as salad
  2. As Lettuce wraps :  Separate and wash lettuce leaves. Cut big leaves in half and use as a cup, add salad, can also top with more green, tamarind chutneys, yogurt and sev to make "healthy chaat".
  3. As Papad chaat - cut each papad in half, roast both sides in a pan (press while roasting) and once done, immediately turn in a cone shape, pinch bottom so there is no hole at bottom. Use a tea towel or paper towel in your hand to avoid burning your hands, keep holding for 30-40 sec. till it cools and holds the shape. Add salad in the papad cone, can also top with more green, tamarind chutneys, yogurt and sev to make chaat. 
  4. Enjoy!

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