
nut/seed
Peanut
Moongphali
3 g1 teaspoon
9 g1 tablespoon
Whole peanuts ~0.61 g/ml; 1 tbsp ≈ 9 g.
Instead of Peanut
Roasted peanutUse the same weight; adjust salt if they are already salted, and crush or grind as the recipe asks.
Cashew nutUse the same weight; they are richer and softer, so roast for a shorter time and reduce added fat.
AlmondUse the same weight; blanch and peel for sauces, or chop for texture. They are firmer and less oily.
Recipes with Peanut

Baghare Baigan
Spicy Sweet & Sour Aubergines (Eggplant)

Bhare Baghare Tamate
Stuffed Tomatoes

Bhareli Vangi
Stuffed Spicy Aubergines (Eggplant) from Maharashtra

Bharwan Karele
Slow-cooked Stuffed Bitter Gourds

Chimbori Shengdanya Kalwan
Crab Curry with Peanuts

Chintakaya Pulihora
Tamarind Rice

Cornish Crab Meen Moilee with Toasted Peanuts

Dabeli
Spiced Gujarati Potato Sandwich with Tamarind and Coconut

Dum ki Bharwan Mirch
Stuffed (Bell) Peppers

Elumikkai Sadam
Lemon Rice

Gujarati Surati Dal
Sweet & Spicy Dal with Chillies & Peanut

Gujarati Vaghara Makkai
Spicy Sweetcorn with Ginger & Green Chilli

Hyderabad Baby Aubergine with Coconut & Curry Leaf

Hyderabadi Mirchi Ka Salan
Spiced Green Chilli, Peanut and Tamarind Curry

Kairas
(Bell) Pepper & Peanut Curry

Karam Kalle ka Raita
Spicy Cabbage & Peanut Raita

Kararre Bhyein
Stir-fried Lotus Stem

Khamang Kakdi
Cucumber & Coconut Salad

Koshimbir

Maharashtrian Thecha
Green Chilli & Peanut Relish

Mamri Kaya Pulihora
Spicy Mango-flavoured Rice

Meen Moily
Fish Curry Cooked with Coconut

Methi Pakora
Fenugreek Fritters

Mirchi ka Salan
Stuffed Green Chillies

Mirchi ka Salan
Stuffed Green Chillies

Parsi Masala Ni Daar
Toor Dal with Ghee, Chilli, Roasted Peanuts and Mango Powder

Peanut & Pomegranate Poha

Peanut Chutney

Saboodana Khichari
Sago Flavoured with Coconut & Coriander (Cilantro)

Saboodane ki Khichari
Sago Flavoured with Coconut & Coriander (Cilantro)

Shengdana Beanschi Bhaji
Chargrilled Green Beans with Roasted Peanuts, Sesame Seeds, Chilli & Lemon

Singhara
Bengali Samosas

Thengaai Saadam
Coconut Rice

Til ki Chutney
Sesame Seed Chutney

Tilgul
Sweet Sesame Balls


