If you’re looking for a flavorful, nutty, and slightly tangy chutney to pair with rice, idli, or dosa, this Tomato Peanut Chutney is a must-try.
It’s an Andhra-style chutney that combines roasted peanuts, tomatoes, and spices to create a rich and creamy dip with a hint of smokiness.
The tempering at the end adds an extra depth of flavor, making it the perfect side dish.
This chutney is easy to make and brings a delicious twist to your everyday meals.
Tomato Peanut Chutney
Description
This Andhra-style Tomato Peanut Chutney is a delicious, tangy, and nutty side dish that pairs perfectly with rice, idli, dosa, or vada. Made with roasted peanuts, tomatoes, garlic, and green chilies, it’s packed with bold flavors and finished with a flavorful tempering. Quick to prepare and easy to blend, this chutney brings a homestyle taste to your everyday meals. Whether you’re whipping up a simple breakfast or a full South Indian lunch, this chutney adds the perfect punch.
Ingredients
To make peanut tomato chutney
For tempering
Instructions
Prep Work
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Roast the peanuts
Heat oil in a pan and roast peanuts until golden brown. Stir continuously for even roasting.keep the flame on medium.and keep it aside
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Toast the spices
Add coriander seeds and cumin seeds to the roasted peanuts and sauté for a few seconds until aromatic.
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Chop the vegetables
Chop the tomatoes, green chilies, and garlic for cooking.
Method
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Sauté the tomatoes
In the same pan, heat oil and sauté tomatoes, garlic, green chilies, and tamarind until soft.
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Add seasonings
Stir in rock salt and turmeric powder. Cook until the mixture thickens and moisture evaporates.
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Grind peanuts
Once the roasted peanuts cool down, grind them into a coarse powder. -
Blend the chutney
Add the cooled tomato mixture to the ground peanuts and blend into a smooth paste without water. -
Mix in chopped onions
Add finely chopped onions and pulse the chutney for 2 minutes for added texture.
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Prepare the tempering
Heat oil, splutter mustard seeds, add urad dal, hing, and red chili. Finally, toss in curry leaves. -
Combine & serve
Pour the tempering over the chutney and mix well. Serve with rice, idli, or dosa.
Equipment
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Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 180kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 14g22%
- Saturated Fat 2g10%
- Sodium 350mg15%
- Potassium 240mg7%
- Total Carbohydrate 10g4%
- Dietary Fiber 3g12%
- Sugars 2g
- Protein 6g12%
- Vitamin A 550 IU
- Vitamin C 8 mg
- Calcium 30 mg
- Iron 1 mg
- Magnesium 40 mg
- Zinc 0.8 mg
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
