Chilli Orange Fruit Salad
by Leena Kohli (@leenakohli)Refreshing and spicy Chilli Orange Fruit Salad!
This fruit salad is a perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and spicy flavours. The juicy oranges, provide a refreshing base, while the crunchy cucumber and carrots add texture. The red chilli brings a subtle heat that is complemented by the honey-lime dressing, which coats the fruit with a sticky sweetness. It's an easy-to-make, refreshing salad that is perfect as a light meal or a flavorful side dish to complement your main course. Enjoy!
Ingredients
- 2cupRaw Peanuts
- 2cupWater
- 1Cucumber (diced)
- 1Carrot (diced)
- 2cupAssorted chopped Fruits
- 2tbspCoconut (desiccated/freshly sliced)
- 1tspRock Salt (Sendha namak, to taste)
- 1tbspRed Chilli Flakes
- 1tbspHoney
- 1tbspLemon Juice
- 1cupOrange Juice
Method
- Boil the raw peanuts with a pinch of rock salt in a pan over medium-high heat with enough water until they are cooked through. Alternatively, you can use a pressure cooker, allowing the peanuts to cook until they whistle twice. Remove from heat and let the pressure release naturally. Then, strain the peanuts and set them aside.
Peel and dice the cucumber and carrot and chop the assorted fruits of your choice.
Combine the boiled peanuts, diced cucumber, carrots, and chopped fruits in a wide bowl.
Add rock salt, chilli flakes, honey, desiccated coconut, orange juice and lemon juice (if using) to the bowl.
Mix the ingredients well and refrigerate until nicely chilled.
Serve the delightful salad either as a light meal or as a flavourful side dish to enhance your main course.
Tips & Tricks
Ensure the peanuts are not overcooked and retain a crunchy texture.
The number of servings may vary depending on the portion size you serve.
Leena Kohli
(@leenakohli)
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