Street-Style Peanut Cheese Chaat
Street-Style Peanut Cheese Chaat is a vibrant and tangy Indian street food snack combining crunchy peanuts, creamy cheese, and zesty spices for a burst of flavor in every bite.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup roasted peanuts
- 100g paneer (Indian cottage cheese), cubed
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 tomato, finely chopped
- 1 green chili, finely chopped (optional)
- 2 tablespoons fresh coriander leaves, chopped
- 1 tablespoon tamarind chutney
- 1 tablespoon green chutney
- 1 teaspoon chaat masala
- 1/2 teaspoon roasted cumin powder
- 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt, to taste
- Sev (crispy chickpea noodles), for garnish
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the roasted peanuts and cubed paneer.
- Add finely chopped onion, tomato, green chili (if using), and coriander leaves.
- Drizzle tamarind chutney and green chutney over the mixture.
- Sprinkle chaat masala, roasted cumin powder, red chili powder, and salt to taste.
- Add lemon juice and gently toss all ingredients until well combined.
- Transfer the mixture to serving plates and garnish generously with sev.
- Serve immediately to enjoy the crunchy texture and fresh flavors.
Notes
For extra crunch, lightly roast the peanuts at home and use fresh homemade paneer if possible. You can also add pomegranate seeds for a sweet-tart contrast.
Find it online: https://cakesplustaste.com/street-style-peanut-cheese-chaat/