Peanut Chutney – Indian Style
Recipe Summary
- This video demonstrates how to make a simple, mild, creamy, and nut-based peanut chutney. Originating from the Indian subcontinent, this versatile side dish can be enjoyed with various snack and breakfast foods like dosas and idlis.
All Ingredients - Main Ingredients
- Peanut 1 cup
- Dry red chili 4 each
- Tamarind 1 small lime-sized piece
- Garlic 1 clove
- Salt 1 teaspoon
- Water 0.5 cup
All Ingredients - For Tempering
- Oil 1 tablespoon
- Mustard seeds 1 teaspoon
- Curry leaves Few
Tools You'll Need
- Pot
- Pan
- Blender
- Bowl
Don't have an ingredient? Try these swaps
No Garlic (fresh)?
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder (per clove)
- 1/2 tsp garlic granules (per clove)
No Curry leaves?
- 1 bay leaf + a pinch of lemon zest — Aroma only — flavor is unique.
⚠ Contains Allergens
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Roast Peanuts
Place a pot on medium heat. Add 1 cup of peanuts to the pot and stir continuously until lightly roasted and fragrant.
Step 2: Cool Peanuts
Transfer the roasted peanuts to a blender jar and allow them to cool down.
Step 3: Dry Roast Red Chilies
In the same pot, add 4 dry red chilies and dry roast them until slightly darkened and fragrant.
Step 4: Combine Ingredients for Blending
Add the roasted dry red chilies to the blender jar with the cooled peanuts. Then, add a small lime-sized piece of tamarind, 1 clove of garlic, and 1 teaspoon of salt to the blender.
Step 5: Blend into Coarse Paste
Blend the ingredients into a coarse paste.
Step 6: Blend into Fine Paste
Add 0.5 cup of water to the blender and blend again until a fine, smooth paste is formed. Pour the chutney into a serving bowl.
Step 7: Prepare Tempering - Oil and Mustard Seeds
For , heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a small pan over medium heat. Add 1 teaspoon of mustard seeds to the hot oil and let them crackle.
Step 8: Add Curry Leaves to Tempering
Add a few curry leaves to the pan and let them sizzle for a few seconds.
Step 9: Add Tempering to Chutney
Pour the hot over the prepared peanut chutney in the serving bowl.
Step 10: Mix and Serve
Mix the well into the chutney before serving.
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