The humble ground nut or peanut packs a punch of good health and is hailed as the healthiest nut that must be a part of your diet.

Peanuts have today moved out of just being a tempering ingredient to becoming broader based and a lot of these come from their unique health benefits.

Known to be good for heart health, they are also said to benefit a range of health conditions including diabetes.

The versatile ingredient can hence be used in many ways and apart from just munching on it as a snack, here are some recipes you can try:

• Espresso Crunch Cookies courtesy Poonam Chandel, Managing Director of NeuWorld Spirits
• Soba Tofu Noodle courtesy Gourav Singh Mahori, Executive Chef, Melt Cocktail & Bar
• Vegan Peanut Curd courtesy Chef Dharmendra Kumar, Brij Lakshman Sagar, Pali
• Peanut Lettuce Wrap courtesy Radhika Jalan, Founder and Chef, La Macario Cafe and Studio

Read the full recipe that first appeared in Deccan Chronicle dated Sep 11, 2023 here: