Answer

No, peanuts are not root vegetables.

Explanation

Peanuts grow underground, but they are actually legumes, like beans and lentils. The peanut plant flowers above the ground, and then the peanut pods develop underground.

A root vegetable is a plant part like potato, carrot, onion, garlic, radish, etc., where the edible part is a root, bulb, or tuber.

Peanuts are seeds inside a pod, not roots.

Jain Dharma Understanding

In Jain dietary practice, peanuts are generally not classified as kandmool or root vegetables. However, practices can vary by family, sect, region, and level of observance, so one should follow the guidance of their guru, elders, or tradition.

Takeaway

Peanuts grow underground, but they are legumes, not root vegetables.