Jul 28, 2011

Peanut Chutney (Groundnut Chutney)

If you like peanuts, then you will love this chutney.This is prepared from roasted peanuts and is a perfect side dish for idli, dosa, all varieties of upma and also hot plain rice.



Ingredients :

Peanuts : 1 cup
Green chilies : 4
Mustard Seeds : 1 tsp.
Curry leaves : 1 sprig
Sugar : 1 tsp.
Salt to taste

Method :

In a pan roast the peanuts for about 7-8 minutes in low flame until you get the smell of the peanuts..They should be roasted well..Allow them to cool and remove the skin of peanuts. Grind well with water.
For tempering, heat oil in a pan add mustard seed, curry leaves and green chillies, saute for a minute..
Then add peanut paste, salt and sugar, mix well. Chutney is ready to be served.