Peanut Bhel

Name: Peanut Bhel
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 cup roasted salted peanuts; 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped; 1/2 cup tomato, finely chopped; 1/2 cup cucumber, finely chopped; 1/4 cup raw mango (or green apple), finely chopped; 2 tbsp cilantro-mint chutney; 2 tbsp tamarind chutney; 1 tsp chaat masala; 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice; 1/2 cup sev (crispy chickpea noodles); 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped

Roasted peanuts tossed with chopped onion, tomato, cucumber, raw mango, and two chutneys, a quick Indian street snack that has been trending across Instagram Reels this summer.

15 minEasyServes 4220 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 cup roasted salted peanuts
1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup tomato, finely chopped
1/2 cup cucumber, finely chopped
1/4 cup raw mango (or green apple), finely chopped
2 tbsp cilantro-mint chutney
2 tbsp tamarind chutney
1 tsp chaat masala
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup sev (crispy chickpea noodles)
2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped

Instructions

1

In a large bowl, combine 1 cup roasted salted peanuts, 1/2 cup finely chopped red onion, 1/2 cup finely chopped tomato, 1/2 cup finely chopped cucumber, and 1/4 cup finely chopped raw mango (or green apple).
2

Add 2 tbsp cilantro-mint chutney, 2 tbsp tamarind chutney, 1 tsp chaat masala, and 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice.
3

Toss everything together quickly and lightly.
4

Top with 1/2 cup sev (crispy chickpea noodles) and 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro.
5

Serve immediately, while the sev is still crunchy.

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Questions

Is there a substitute for tamarind in Peanut Bhel?

The entry for Peanut Bhel calls for 2 tbsp tamarind chutney. In its place: Equal parts lime juice and brown sugar give the same sour-sweet effect. Pomegranate molasses also works where you have it.

Can I make Peanut Bhel gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in Peanut Bhel is 1/2 cup sev (crispy chickpea noodles). Swap the pasta for a gluten-free one, cooked a minute short of its package time. Everything else proceeds as written.

Does Peanut Bhel contain peanuts?

Yes: 1 cup roasted salted peanuts. The full allergen list for this entry is peanuts. Where the peanuts are a garnish, toasted sunflower or pumpkin seeds give the same crunch. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

How do I store and reheat Peanut Bhel?

Refrigerate what is left of Peanut Bhel within two hours and eat it within three days. Reheat uncovered in a 400 F oven (or an air fryer) for a few minutes to bring the crust back; the microwave softens it. The pasta keeps drinking the sauce as it sits; loosen it with a splash of water or stock.

Can I halve or double Peanut Bhel?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Halved, the peanuts drops from 1 cup to 1/2 cup; doubled, it is 2 cups. Every line in this entry carries its half and double quantity, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. There is no cooking pitfall here; the quantities simply scale.

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