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A classic and finger-licking peanut chutney, which is a staple in the Malayali culture, made from roasted peanuts, a simple yet tasty dish mainly served with idli, dosa, and vada. A nut-based chutney ideal for breakfast offers numerous health benefits as it is a good source of protein and fats.
Peanut chutney is a thick white paste made by grinding peanuts. There is numerous variation of recipe varying from state to state, many states use oil to roast the peanuts and some state use less or no oil and then it is grounded into a thick white paste, it is further diluted by adding some water to get a smooth consistency and then for tempering mustard seed with curry leaves is used. One can have it as a side dish with pakora and cutlet or tikki. Serve it hot or cold, it will never fail to amaze you and satisfy your Tummy.
Furtherly for making this dish impregnable there are some tips and recommendations.
Firstly, remove the skin only after the peanuts are cool.
Secondly, add water to get the desired consistency ,and
lastly for the better enhancement of the flavor serve it hot with idli, dosa, or pakora.
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 bowl peanuts
- Salt to taste
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 1 lemon juice
- 1 inch ginger
- 1 green chilli
- 1/2 bowl water (as per requirement)
For Tempering:
- 2 tsp oil
- 1 tsp mustard seeds
- 8-10 curry leaves
- A pinch of red chilli powder
INSRUCTIONS:
- Firstly, dry roast 1 bowl peanuts on medium flame.
2. Roast peanuts till it start to separate the skin.
3. Cool completely and then remove the skin.
4. Transfer peanuts to the blender.
5. Add salt as per taste.
6. Add 1 tsp cumin seeds.
7. Add juice of 1 lemon.
8. Add 1 inch ginger.
9. Add 1 chopped green chilli.
10. For smooth consistency add 1/2 bowl water, or as required.
11. Further cover it and blend to smooth paste.
For Tempering:
- Heat 2 tsp oil in a pan.
2. Add 1 tsp mustard seeds.
3. Add 8-10 curry leaves.
4. Add a pinch of red chilli powder.
5. Mix it well.
6. Lastly, add the prepared paste of peanuts and cook for a minute.
7. Peanut chutney is ready, transfer it into a bowl.
8. Finally serve peanut chutney along with idli or dosa.
