Crunch & Spice: Mastering the Art of Nepalese Spicy Peanuts Sadeko - Pabs Kitchen

peanuts

🥗Healthier: almonds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Almonds provide healthy fats, while sunflower seeds are often less expensive.

oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Coconut oil offers a unique flavor, while vegetable oil is budget-friendly.

chili powder

🥗Healthier: cayenne pepper

💰Cheaper: paprika

Cayenne adds heat with fewer calories, while paprika is milder and cheaper.

lemon juice

🥗Healthier: lime juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lime juice provides a similar tartness, while vinegar is often less expensive.

Dry-roast the peanuts until golden and set aside.

Chop the tomatoes, onion, and chilies into small cubes or strips.

Heat mustard oil in a skillet over medium heat.

Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent.

Stir in the garlic and ginger strips, cooking until fragrant.

Add the chopped tomatoes and cook until softened.

Mix in the turmeric, red chili powder, and fenugreek seeds, stirring well.

Combine the roasted peanuts with the mixture in the skillet.

Season with salt, lime juice, and mix thoroughly.

Garnish with chopped spring coriander before serving.

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