Peanut Onion Chutney
Summary
- A flavorful South Indian chutney made with roasted peanuts, sautéed onions, garlic, dry red chilies, and tamarind. It's blended into a smooth paste and finished with a traditional tempering, making it a perfect accompaniment for idli, dosa, or upma.
All Ingredients - Main Ingredients
- Oil 1 tbsp
- Peanuts 1 cup
- Oil 1 tbsp
- Cumin seeds ½ tsp
- Garlic pods 6
- Sliced onion 1
- Dry red chillies 7
- Curry leaves as needed
- Tamarind half lemon sized
- Salt 1 tsp
All Ingredients - For Tempering
- Oil 1 tbsp
- Crushed garlic 4 pods
- Cumin seeds ½ tsp
- Mustard seeds ½ tsp
- Chana dal ½ tsp
- Urad dal ½ tsp
- Dry red chillies 1
- Curry leaves as needed
Tools You'll Need
- Pan
- 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 Onion?
- 1 tbsp onion powder (per medium onion)
- 3 tbsp dried minced onion
- Shallots or leeks (1:1)
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
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 .
Step 2: Transfer Peanuts
Once roasted, transfer the peanuts to a mixer jar.
Step 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).
Step 4: Cook Aromatics
all these ingredients on a low flame for until the onions are translucent and the spices are aromatic.
Step 5: Combine Ingredients for Grinding
Transfer the ingredients from the pan into the mixer jar with the roasted peanuts.
Step 6: Add Salt
Add 1 teaspoon of salt to the mixer jar.
Step 7: Grind Chutney
Grind all the ingredients together into a smooth paste, adding water gradually as needed to achieve the desired consistency.
Step 8: Prepare for Tempering
Transfer the blended chutney to a serving bowl.
Step 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.
Step 10: Sauté Tempering
the ingredients until the dals turn golden brown and the spices are fragrant.
Step 11: Add Tempering to Chutney
Pour the hot over the prepared peanut onion chutney in the serving bowl. Mix gently before serving.
Pro Tips
• Adjust salt and spice levels according to your preference.
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