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

Ratings 5 from 1 votes

Cooking Method: Blending

Cuisine: South Indian

Courses: Breads and Accompaniments, Side Dish

Difficulty: Beginner

Servings: 4

Estimated Cost: 1

Calories: 180

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Dietary: Gluten Free, High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian

Description

Peanut Chutney is a creamy, flavorful South Indian condiment made primarily from roasted peanuts. It's a popular accompaniment for dosas, idlis, vadas, and even chapatis. With its rich, nutty base, this chutney is often enhanced with green chilies, garlic, tamarind, and sometimes coconut, offering a perfect balance of spice, tang, and earthy flavor. A final tempering of mustard seeds, curry leaves, and dried red chilies adds a deliciously aromatic finish. Easy to prepare and protein-rich, Peanut Chutney is a delicious and versatile addition to any South Indian meal.

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
Roast the peanuts
Dry roast the peanuts on medium-low flame until fully browned colour.
2
Peel the peanutsLet them cool completely, then remove the skin. Set aside.

Method

3
Sauté aromatics
Heat oil in a pan. Add chopped onions, garlic cloves, and red chilies.
4
Cook tamarindAdd tamarind bits and cook until onions turn soft and translucent.
5
Grind chutney baseLet the mixture cool, then transfer to a mixer jar.
6
Blend with peanutsAdd roasted peanuts and rock salt. Grind into a fine powder.
7
Adjust consistencyAdd water and grind again to make a smooth chutney consistency.
8
Prepare temperingHeat oil in a tempering pan.
9
Add spicesAdd urad dal, mustard seeds, and cumin seeds. Let mustard seeds splutter.
10
Final tempering touchAdd red chilies, hing, and curry leaves. Sauté for a few seconds.
11
Mix and servePour tempering over chutney and mix well. Serve with idli or dosa.