peanut chutney

i do have both fresh coconut and dessicated coconut in my kitchen most of the times. but there are ocassions when there is no trace of any coconut. either the organic vegetable delivery has not yet come or the dessicated coconut has got over or i feel lazy to grate coconut.

we generally have a typical indian breakfast in the mornings. either its idli or dosa or poha or parathas. so when i make idli or dosa during breakfast time….. i have to make some chutney right, to go with the soft idlis or the crisp dosas.

so on such occasions, i make a quick peanut chutney. and what if there are no peanuts. then i make coriander chutney

this peanut chutney is a good substitute for coconut chutney. it goes very well with idli, dosa, medu vada or uttapam.

now you have to try this chutney to know how good it is. there are sesame seeds as well as roasted chana dal (bengal gram) also in the chutney. so this is a healthy chutney recipe for you.

unlike coconut chutney this chutney won’t get spoiled or rancid if you add it to tiffin box or keep it out. so for a tiffin box having idli or dosa, you can add this peanut chutney to it. but do this only on the day when you make the chutney.

i make this chutney and refrigerate it. stays good for 5-6 days. whenever i make light snacks i serve this chutney or with the family favorite – idli and dosa.

steps to make this awesome peanut chutney:

1: heat oil in a pan. add the peanuts and fry them in the oil till they start changing color. fry for about 3-4 minutes on a low to medium flame.

2: now add curry leaves and fry for a minute.

3: lastly add the sesame seeds, roasted chana dal and fry for 2-3 minutes.

4: let this mixture cool. add green chilies, ginger & salt and grind the mixture with some water to a smooth consistency. serve with idli or dosa or even pakoras. or store in an air-tight container and refrigerate and use whenever required.

peanut chutney recipe details below:

peanut chutney

 

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Prep time

5 mins

Cook time

7 mins

Total time

12 mins

 

healthy and delicious peanut chutney for idli, dosa, uttapam or any indian snack.

Author: dassana

Recipe type: side dish

Cuisine: indian

Serves: 1 small serving bowl

Ingredients

• ¼ cup peanuts
• ¼ cup roasted chana dal/bengal gram
• 1-2 green chili or dry red chilies
• ¼ inch ginger
• ½ tbsp sesame seeds
• 12-15 curry leaves
• 1 or 2 tsp oil
• a pinch of asafoetida
• salt as required
• water as required

Instructions

1. heat oil in a pan.
2. fry the peanuts on a low to medium flame for 3-4 minutes.
3. add the curry leaves and fry for a minute.
4. lastly add the roasted chana dal, sesame seeds & asafoetida and fry for 2-3 minutes more on a low flame.
5. take care that you don’t over brown or burn this mixture, else the chutney might have bitter tones.
6. let this mixture warm or cool down.
7. add in a chutney grinder or a small blender.
8. add in the ginger, green chilies and salt.
9. pour some water and grind the chutney to a smooth consistency.
10. you can make the chutney thick or of medium consistency.
11. check the salt and add more if required.

Nutrition Information

Serving size: 2-3

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