Peanut chutney is a delicious an accompaniment to many South Indian dishes such as Idli,dosa,medu vada.
ingredients
1 Cup peanuts
1 Tbsp oil
2 1/2 Tbsp ginger finely chopped
2-3 dry red chillies
2 1/2 Tbsp tamarind pulp
1 tsp mustard seeds
10-12 curry leaves
Urad dal 1 tsp
Bengal gram (channa dal) 1 tsp
Salt to taste
Water as required
Method
Soak urad dal & channa dal.Dry roast peanut in a pan & keep aside.using same pan add 2 tsp of oil adding dry red chilies ,soaked urad dal,channa dal & ginger saute on a med flame till it cook nice & brown.In a grinder jar adding roasted peanut,sauteed dry red chillies ,urad dal ,channa dal ,ginger & tamarind pulp.Adding little by little water to make a coarse /smooth chutney as per liking. Take out Ground paste in a bowl.add salt & check seasoning .Heat remaining oil & prepare mustard seed and curry leaf tempering & pour on top of Chutney .Mix properly !!Peanut Chutney is ready.
Tips:-After roasting de-skin of peanut is an individual choice.Increase or decrease red chilli quantity as per own taste buds.
Desi Swad 