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./*! elementor - v3.18.0 - 20-12-2023 */&lt;br /><br>.elementor-widget-image{text-align:center}.elementor-widget-image a{display:inline-block}.elementor-widget-image a img[src$=".svg"]{width:48px}.elementor-widget-image img{vertical-align:middle;display:inline-block}

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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. Â
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.Â

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