Indian Style Radish and Peanut Salad is a great dish to serve as a salad or a side dish for any Indian meal. Crispy, spicy radishes and crunchy peanuts with the tangy warm lemon dressing – every ingredient works well with the other.
This Indian style radish and peanut salad is a very easy to make dish. It takes probably 10 minutes of hands on time. Chopping radishes, roasting and chopping peanuts is probably the most time consuming. If you keep roasted unsalted peanuts in your pantry, like I do, then it gets even simpler.
This salad tastes amazing, the crispy, spicy radishes and crunchy peanuts with the tangy warm lemon dressing — every ingredient works well with the other. I ate that whole bowl of salad you see in the picture — it’s that good. It’s great to serve as a salad or a side dish to any Indian menu. 
Crunchy Radish and Peanut Salad with Tempered Spices
- Total Time: 31 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
Description
A unique and flavorful Indian-style salad featuring crisp radishes and crunchy roasted peanuts. A warm dressing of tempered mustard and cumin seeds adds a fragrant, spicy kick.
Ingredients
- 8 to 10 Small Radishes (tops trimmed and quartered)
- 1/2 cup (118ml) Roasted Peanuts (coarsely chopped)
- 1 tablespoon (15ml) Oil
- 1/4 teaspoon (1.2ml) Mustard seeds
- 1/4 cup (59ml) Cumin seeds
- 1/8 teaspoon (0.6ml) Asafoetida (hing)
- 1/4 teaspoon (1.2ml) turmeric
- 1/4 teaspoon (1.2ml) salt
Instructions
- Heat oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add the mustard and cumin seeds and once the seeds splutter, add the turmeric, asafoetida, and salt.
- Remove the pan from heat and add the lemon juice and let the mixture cool.
- Just before serving, arrange the radishes and the chopped peanuts in a bowl, pour the dressing over the top, and mix thoroughly. Serve right away!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Indian
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of radishes work best for this salad?
Crispy red radishes are ideal for this salad, as they add a nice crunch and a spicy flavor that complements the other ingredients.
Do I need to roast the peanuts myself, or can I use pre-roasted peanuts?
You can use pre-roasted unsalted peanuts for convenience, which will save time, but roasting them yourself can enhance their flavor.
How do I prepare the lemon dressing for the salad?
To prepare the warm lemon dressing, simply mix fresh lemon juice with a bit of oil and warm it gently before drizzling it over the salad.
