Peanut Chutney Recipe
Peanut Chutney is a popular condiment in Indian cuisine made from ground peanuts, coconut, and a variety of spices. It is a creamy and flavorful sauce that is perfect for dipping, spreading, or as a condiment for main dishes. The main ingredients, peanuts, are high in protein and healthy fats, while the addition of spices and other ingredients adds flavor and nutrition to the dish.
Ingredients
- ½ cup peanuts
- 3 green chillies
- 2 tbsp chana dal / bengal gram
- pinch Asafoetida / hing
- 2 cloves garlic
- 10 curry leaves
- 1 tbsp Sesame seeds
- ¾ cup water
- 1 tbsp oil
- 1 tbsp salt
Instructions
Preparation
- Assemble all ingredients together to avoid last minute rush.
- Peel garlic cloves.
Cooking
- Heat 1 tbsp oil in a Frying Pan over low flame and add chana dal. Fry them until they turn golden brown. Do not burn them. Keep aside.
- To the same oil, add the peanuts. Stirring often roast the peanuts on low to medium-low heat for 5 minutes until they are crispy and crunchy.
- Now, add curry leaves, garlic cloves, green chillies and asafoetida. Mix and sauté for a minute or until the curry leaves become crisp.
- Then, add sesame seeds and mix. Switch off the flame. Let the mixture cool down.
- Now, transfer the mixture into Grinder or Stand Blender, when the mixture cools down. Also, add the fried chana dal and salt as per taste.
- Add water in parts and blend to a smooth consistency.
- Serve Peanut Chutney with your favorite snacks or with any South Indian dishes.
Equipment Used for This Recipe
Notes & Tips
- Storage: Store Peanut Chutney in an Airtight Container and refrigerate for 2 to 3 days.
- Consistency: You can alter the consistency of the chutney as per your preference. For a thick chutney add less water and for a medium-thin chutney add more water. Be careful not to add too much water because the chutney will become thin and the flavors will become diluted.
- Choosing Chillies: Choose any green or dry red chillies.
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Nutrition Information (Note: Approximate)
Nutrition Facts
Peanut Chutney Recipe
Amount per Serving
Calories
416
% Daily Value*
Fat
36
g
55
%
Saturated Fat
6
g
38
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
13
g
Monounsaturated Fat
16
g
Sodium
16
mg
1
%
Potassium
543
mg
16
%
Carbohydrates
12
g
4
%
Fiber
7
g
29
%
Protein
19
g
38
%
Vitamin B1
0.5
mg
33
%
Vitamin B2
0.1
mg
6
%
Vitamin B3
12
mg
60
%
Vitamin B5
1
mg
10
%
Vitamin B6
0.3
mg
15
%
Calcium
77
mg
8
%
Iron
3
mg
17
%
Magnesium
137
mg
34
%
Zinc
2
mg
13
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.