Step-by-Step Instructions

1. 1.Roast Peanuts

   Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a pan. Add 1 cup of peanuts and roast them well on low to medium flame until they turn golden brown and their skin starts to peel off. This should take about 3-4 minutes.

2. 2.Transfer Peanuts

   Once roasted, transfer the peanuts to a mixer jar.

3. 3.Sauté Aromatics

   In the same pan, add another 1 tablespoon of oil. Add ½ teaspoon of cumin seeds, 6 garlic pods, 1 sliced onion, 7 dry red chillies, a few curry leaves, and a small piece of tamarind (about half lemon-sized).

4. 4.Cook Aromatics

   Sauté all these ingredients on a low flame for 3-4 minutes until the onions are translucent and the spices are aromatic.

5. 5.Combine Ingredients for Grinding

   Transfer the sautéed ingredients from the pan into the mixer jar with the roasted peanuts.

6. 6.Add Salt

   Add 1 teaspoon of salt to the mixer jar.

7. 7.Grind Chutney

   Grind all the ingredients together into a smooth paste, adding water gradually as needed to achieve the desired consistency.

8. 8.Prepare for Tempering

   Transfer the blended chutney to a serving bowl.

9. 9.Prepare Tempering

   In the same pan, heat 1 tablespoon of oil. Add 4 crushed garlic pods, ½ teaspoon of cumin seeds, ½ teaspoon of mustard seeds, ½ teaspoon of chana dal, ½ teaspoon of urad dal, 1 dry red chilli, and a few curry leaves.

10. 10.Sauté Tempering

    Sauté the tempering ingredients until the dals turn golden brown and the spices are fragrant.

11. 11.Add Tempering to Chutney

    Pour the hot tempering over the prepared peanut onion chutney in the serving bowl. Mix gently before serving.