Because It's Just Peanuts: 8 Interesting Peanut Dishes To Relish 2024
- Jasmine Kaur
- November 11, 2021
Peanuts aka moongfali is a nutritious nut that is used in several sweet and savoury dishes. Come winters, the peanuts with shells are filled in the markets. In fact, the streets start smelling of roasted peanuts. Hot and crispy peanuts are wrapped in newpaper like a cone and people can be seen munching on them while strolling the busy lanes of Delhi markets. They contain a lot of good fat along with protein and fibre. These qualities make peanuts an ideal choice for salads where they add a crunch to the bowl. Now, if you want to re-imagine ways of using peanuts, here are some recipes that you can try.
Kappalandi Mittai
This peanut and jaggery dessert is a favourite sweet treat for South Indians. The crunchy peanuts stick to each other with jaggery and are relished by adults and kids alike.
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Peanut Puffs
Another delectable dessert made from peanuts are these peanut puffs. The sweet fried puffs are made from cake flour.
Masala Kappalandi
Like roasted peanuts? This is a South Indian snack which comprises of spicy peanuts.
Lemongrass Chili Tofu
Here, the role of peanuts is in the garnishing. Top the tofu with a sprinkle of peanuts and you are good to go.
Banh Bao Chi
Also known as snowball cakes, these glutinous cakes are filled with the goodness of coconut and roasted peanuts.
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