Masala Peanut Chaat: Raja Special Party Snack

Experience a burst of flavors with Masala Peanut Chaat, also known as Raja Special—a vibrant Indian appetizer that transforms simple roasted peanuts into a tantalizing street-style snack. This quick and easy dish brings together crunchy peanuts tossed in aromatic spices, then topped with fresh onions, juicy tomatoes, carrots, and coriander. Each bite is a medley of textures and tangy-spicy notes, making it an irresistible pick for your next party platter or a delightful companion to your evening tea. What sets this recipe apart is its no-deep-fry approach, so you get all the fun without the extra oil, making it lighter yet absolutely crowd-pleasing.

Perfect as a satisfying snack or a zesty starter, Masala Peanut Chaat takes just 10 minutes from start to finish. Customize it by mixing in ingredients like sweetcorn or roasted green peas for varied flavors, or keep it classic with the original mix. Fresh veggies are added just before serving to ensure the peanuts remain perfectly crunchy. Remember to serve it immediately for the best texture—this quick-fix chaat is best enjoyed fresh, so every mouthful delivers that signature spicy and citrusy snap.

Masala Peanut Chaat: Raja Special Party Snack

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By Malini Serves: 4 Prep Time: 5 minutes Cooking Time: 5 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 cup peanuts
• 2 tsp oil
• few curry leaves
• ¼ tsp turmeric
• ¼ tsp Kashmiri red chilli powder
• ¾ tsp crushed black pepper
• pinch of hing (asafoetida)
• ½ tsp salt
• 2 tbsp finely chopped onion
• 2 tbsp finely chopped tomato
• 2 tbsp grated carrot
• 2 tsp finely chopped coriander
• 1 tsp lemon juice

Instructions

1

Heat oil in a pan and add curry leaves, roasting them over low heat until crisp.

2

Add turmeric, chilli powder, crushed pepper, and hing, sautéing on low without letting the spices burn.

3

Mix in the roasted peanuts and salt, stirring well until the peanuts are evenly coated with the spice blend, then remove from heat.

4

Lightly crush the crispy curry leaves into the peanut mixture.

5

To assemble the chaat, place the flavored peanuts in a bowl and top with onion, tomato, grated carrot, coriander, lemon juice, and an extra pinch of salt.

6

Combine everything thoroughly, ensuring the vegetables are well mixed with the peanuts.

7

Serve Masala Peanut Chaat immediately while it’s crunchy and fresh.

Notes

Tips:
Opt for store-bought roasted and de-skinned peanuts for convenience., For added variety, you can include sweetcorn, roasted green peas, or cashews., Adjust the vegetables to your liking—onion, tomato, or carrot can be skipped if preferred., Toss everything just before serving to maintain maximum peanut crunchiness.