Peanut Masala
A perfect bar companion
Get directions ↗ · 2 min walk from Grand Mercure
Last orders 30 minutes before closing
Dine-in · takeaway · delivery via GrabFood and LINE MAN
Frequently Asked Questions
Are the peanuts fried or roasted?
The dish traditionally uses dry-roasted peanuts to keep it crunchy and light.
Is Peanut Masala spicy?
It has a moderate tang and spice, driven by chaat masala and fresh green chilies.
Does it contain any dairy?
No, Peanut Masala is typically dairy-free and naturally vegan.
How soon should it be eaten?
It should be consumed promptly after preparation before the tomatoes and lemon juice make the peanuts soggy.
What makes it tangy?
A combination of chaat masala(which contains dry mango powder) and fresh lemon juice provides a bright tanginess.
About Peanut Masala
Peanut masala is a Punjabi bar snack, the sort of plate that turns up alongside a cold drink in dhabas and roadside bars across North India. At its core it is nothing more than peanuts and raw vegetables brought together by acid and spice, but the balance of those few parts is what makes it work. It belongs to the broad family of Indian chaat, where the appeal lies in contrast: crunch against juice, salt against sour, heat against the sweetness of the nut itself.
At BHARAT we dry-roast skinless peanuts so they stay crisp and light rather than greasy, then toss them through finely diced raw onion, fresh tomato, chopped green chilli, and plenty of coriander. The dish is finished with a squeeze of lime and a dusting of chaat masala, whose dried mango powder gives the tang its backbone. The masalas are ground fresh in our kitchen, and the dish is naturally dairy-free and suitable for vegetarians, with no pork or meat product anywhere near it.
Because the tomato and lime begin to soften the peanuts almost immediately, this is a dish built to be eaten the moment it lands, not one to leave sitting. That short window is part of its character. Unlike our battered, deep-fried starters, peanut masala is assembled cold and raw, which keeps it the lightest savoury opener on the menu and a good counterpoint to the richer fried items. It comes as a single shared bowl, easy to pick at across the table while the rest of the order is on its way from our Uttarakhand chef's kitchen.
Best ordered fresh — call ahead if you are coming straight after work. Visit BHARAT →
See also: the Snacks & Chaat menu · Indian vegetarian food in Bangkok · our fresh paneer dishes · halal-friendly kitchen.