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Peanut Chutney

Peanut Chutney

Peanut chutney is a flavorful, nutty, and slightly spicy condiment that pairs wonderfully with South Indian breakfast favorites like idli and dosa. 

Made with roasted peanuts, red chilies, tamarind, and aromatic tempering, this chutney is rich in taste and incredibly easy to make. 

With just a handful of ingredients, you can whip up this delicious side in under 30 minutes. 

Whether you like it thick or slightly runny, this peanut chutney will elevate your meal with its bold flavors.

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Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Total Time 20 mins
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Difficulty: Beginner
Servings: 4
Calories: 180
Best Season: Suitable throughout the year
Dietary: gluten free, Vegetarian
Ingredients
    For peanut chutney
  • 1 cup peanut
  • 3 tsp oil
  • 1 onion
  • 1 small cup garlic cloves (a few)
  • 8 red chilli
  • small piece Tamarind (a few)
  • 1 rock salt
  • 1 tbsp water (as needed)
    • For tempering
  • 1 tbsp oil (as needed)
  • 1 tsp urad dal (as needed)
  • 1 tsp mustard seeds (as needed)
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds (as needed)
  • red chilli (as needed)
  • 1 tsp hing (/ asafoetida)
  • 1 handfull of curry leaves (few)
Instructions
    Prep Work
  1. 1
    Roast the peanutsPeanuts roasting in a pan until golden brown

    Dry roast the peanuts on medium-low flame until fully browned colour.

  2. 2
    Peel the peanutsHands peeling the skin off roasted peanutsLet them cool completely, then remove the skin. Set aside.
    3. Method
  3. 3
    Sauté aromatics

    Heat oil in a pan. Add chopped onions, garlic cloves, and red chilies.

  4. 4
    Cook tamarindTamarind pieces added to softened onions in a panAdd tamarind bits and cook until onions turn soft and translucent.
  5. 5
    Grind chutney baseLet the mixture cool, then transfer to a mixer jar.
  6. 6
    Blend with peanutsAdd roasted peanuts and rock salt. Grind into a fine powder.
  7. 7
    Adjust consistencyMixer jar with smooth peanut chutney insideAdd water and grind again to make a smooth chutney consistency.
  8. 8
    Prepare temperingHeat oil in a tempering pan.
  9. 9
    Add spicesAdd urad dal, mustard seeds, and cumin seeds. Let mustard seeds splutter.
  10. 10
    Final tempering touchCurry leaves frying in a small panAdd red chilies, hing, and curry leaves. Sauté for a few seconds.
  11. 11
    Mix and serveFreshly prepared peanut chutney with tempering on topPour tempering over chutney and mix well. Serve with idli or dosa.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 180kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 14g22%
Saturated Fat 2g10%
Sodium 250mg11%
Potassium 180mg6%
Total Carbohydrate 9g3%
Dietary Fiber 3g12%
Sugars 2g
Protein 6g12%
Vitamin A 100 IU
Vitamin C 3 mg
Calcium 20 mg
Iron 1 mg
Magnesium 40 mg
Zinc 0.5 mg
Manganese 0.4 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.

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A passionate home chef, food enthusiast, and the creative force behind Home Cooking Show!

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