Peanut Chutney

Peanut Chutney is one of the tastiest spicy chutney variety to south Indian breakfasts like idli, dosa, uttappam or kuzhipaniyaram. It is a spicy – tangy protein chutney. We make a variety of yummy chutneys by changing one or two ingredients. A breakfast platter throughout south India must have a spicy chutney. This peanut chutney is one among the list.

Health Benefits of Peanut

1. Peanuts are very rich in protein and helps in weight loss..
2. Peanuts is rich in monosaturated and polyunsaturated fats which help to maintain heart health.
3. Because of its low glycemic index, Peanuts are diabetic friendly.
4. Peanuts are one of the great source of Biotin which is a very necessary nutrient during pregnancy.
5. Peanuts have anti-cancer properties.

About Peanut Chutney

Sautéed Onion – Tomatoes – Red Chilies will be grounded together with roasted Peanuts to get a very tasty as well as healthy Peanut Chutney. With same procedure we make a variety of spicy chutneys. Chutney is not only an accompaniment to south Indian breakfasts but also healthy. By choosing a perfect chutney with our breakfast or dinner, we serve our meal a whole some food.

Ingredients and Substitutions

1. Peanuts – Peanuts are the base ingredient of the chutney. We substitute it with roasted dals like Channa dal, horse gram, urad dal, moong dal or even with Toor dal. Taste of the chutney varies according to the taste of the dal we add.
2. Dry Red Chilies – Red chilies are added to give spiciness to the chutney. We replace dry Red Chilies with green chilies.
3. Onion – Onion sautéed in oil will give a nice sweety taste to the chutney. Also it balance the taste of peanuts.
4. Tomato – Tomatoes are added to give a tanginess to the chutney. We replace it with a small piece of tamarind or a spoon of lemon juice.
5. Garlic cloves – Few garlic cloves enhance the taste. It is completely optional.
6. Salt – Salt is added for seasoning.

Seasoning Ingredients

1. Mustard seeds – Mustard seeds spluttered in oil leaves a nice aroma.
2. Red chili – Roasted red chili adds a hot flavor to the chutney.
3. Urad dal – A teaspoon of urad dal roasted gives a nice crunchy bite.
4. Asafetida – Asafetida added in hot oil adds a punch. It is the speciality of Indian recipes.
5. Curry leaves – Curry leaves add a special south Indian touch to the recipe.

How to make Peanut Chutney?

Dry roast peanuts till it starts to splutter or leaves a nice aroma in a medium to low flame. Once it comes to room temperature, remove skin. Keep it aside.

Now heat oil in a pan. Add red chilies and garlic cloves. Sauté for 1 minute. If you add dals like Channa dal, Urad dal, Horse gram, Moong dal or Toor dal then add it now. Sauté in low flame till the dal turns aromatic.

Now add roughly chopped onion and saute for 2 minutes. Then add roughly chopped tomatoes and saute for 2 minutes. Leave it to cool.

Now add roasted, deskinned peanuts and sautéed onion and tomato mix into a blender. Grind to smooth chutney. Adjust salt to taste. Serve this delicious peanut chutney with your favorite choice of breakfast or dinner. Adjust consistency with water not too thin. Small pieces of peanuts in chutney will give a nice crunchy bites while eating the chutney. If you like this crunchy bites then add few peanuts at last and mix them in whipper mode so that you will get this crunchy bites in chutney.

Seasonings to the Chutney

In a pan add 1 teaspoon oil. Once it becomes hot add 1 teaspoon mustard seeds, 1 red chilly. After it splutters add 1 teaspoon urad dal. When dal starts changing its color, add Currey leaves and asafetida. Pour this seasoning onto the chutney.

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Peanut Chutney

Author:Selvi Senthil NathanCooking Method:SauteingCuisine:IndianCourses:Side DishRecipe Keys:CChutney

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Prep Time5 minsCook Time20 minsRest Time5 minsTotal Time30 minsDifficulty:BeginnerServings:4Best Season:Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Scale

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Sauté Ingredients

• ¹⁄₂ cup Peanut
• 1 number Onion (or 1 cup Shallots peeled)
• 1 number Tomato
• 5 numbers Garlic Cloves (optional)
• 5 numbers Dry Red Chilies (or Raw Green Chilies)
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Salt (as per taste)
• 2 tablespoons Oil

Seasoning Ingredients

• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Mustard Seeds
• 1 teaspoon Urad Dal
• 1 pinch Asafetida
• 1 sprig Curry Leaves
• 1 teaspoon Oil

Instructions

Sautéing and Roasting Ingredients

1. Dry roast peanuts in low flame till its skin starting to split or till a nice aroma in a low flame. Let it cool for 10 minutes. Then remove skin. Keep it aside.

   If you roast peanuts in high flame then it tastes raw but the color changed to brown or black.

2. Heat oil in a pan. Add red chilies and garlic cloves. Sauté for 2 seconds.

   If you add dals other than peanuts then add it now. Roast till a nice aroma. Then go to next step.

3. Now add roughly chopped onions and sauté till translucent.

4. Now add roughly chopped tomatoes and sauté for 2 minutes. Remove from flame. Let it cool completely.

5. In a blender, add roasted and cleaned peanuts and sauteed onion & tomato mix. Blend till smooth. Finally, add few peanuts and grind for a second in whipper mode if you like a crunchy bites of peanut pieces. Adjust consistency and taste.

6. Serve this delicious chutney with your favorite choice of tiffin.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 220.2kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 18.32g29%

Saturated Fat 2.45g13%

Sodium 476.37mg20%

Potassium 392.73mg12%

Total Carbohydrate 11.52g4%

Sugars 3.17g

Protein 6.71g14%

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Vitamin A 653 IU

Vitamin C 7.31 mg

Calcium 56.44 mg

Iron 2.24 mg

Folate 56.11 mcg

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

This is one of must try chutneys and must be included in our weekly breakfast menu as it is very rich in protein and has a unique rich taste. If you tried this chutney once, then you do it frequently.