Hello friends, a warm welcome to Blasta Food Recipes! Today, we’ve got a delicious and easy peanut chutney recipe for you. Peanut chutney, also known as groundnut chutney, is just as easy to make as it is tasty. What’s more, it takes very little time and very few ingredients to make it.
Friends, you can store this chutney in the refrigerator and enjoy it for 2 to 3 days. Apart from Idli, Aloo Pyaz Pakora, Besan Chilla, Grilled Sandwich, you can also serve this Peanut Chutney as a side dish with other foods. Friends, many people enjoy having this groundnut chutney with parathas.
So guys, let’s move on to our groundnut chutney recipe and learn how to make peanut chutney at home in simple steps.
MAKE TASTY GROUNDNUT CHUTNEY (PEANUT CHUTNEY RECIPE) IN JUST 6 STEPS
Peanut Chutney Recipe Ingredients
- Peanuts – 200 grams
- Green Chillies – 4 pieces
- Asafoetida (Hing) – 1 tablespoon
- Split Urad Dal (skinned) – 1 tablespoon
- Garlic – 7–8 cloves
- Ginger – 2 inches
- Tamarind – 1 small piece
- Salt – 1 tablespoon or as per taste
- Lemon Juice – 1 tablespoon
- Oil – 2 tablespoons
- Curry Leaves – 8–10 leaves
- Mustard Seeds – 1 tablespoon
- Dry Red Chillies – 2 pieces
STEP-1
Gather & Prepare All Ingredients for Peanut Chutney Recipe
Friends, to make this tasty peanut chutney, we’ll start by getting all the ingredients ready. So here we have taken 200 grams peanuts, 4 pieces of green chilli, 1 Tbsp asafoetida, 1 Tbsp urad dal, 7-8 pieces of garlic, about 2 inches of ginger, a small piece of tamarind, along with one tablespoon each of salt and lemon juice.
STEP-2
Roasting the Peanuts on a Low to Medium Flame for Tasty Peanut Chutney
Alright friends, once all the ingredients are ready, place a pan on the stove. Once the pan is hot, roast the peanuts over a low to medium flame for around 5-6 minutes. Once they have roasted evenly, take them out of the pan and store them in a bowl.
STEP-3
Saute the Flavor Base for a Delicious Peanut Chutney Twist
Friends, now place the pan back on the stove and add about 1 tablespoon of oil. When the oil is hot, carefully add a pinch of asafoetida. Now after adding the asafoetida, we will add urad dal and lightly roast it till it becomes light brown.
Friends, now as soon as the lentils are lightly roasted, we will add ginger and garlic in it and roast them too till they become light brown. Friends, now we’ll add whole green chillies to the pan, and once they’re slightly sauteed, we’ll add a small piece of tamarind. Then allow it to simmer for a couple of minutes (2 minutes), then turn off the flame.
STEP-4
Blend Peanuts & Spices to Make Creamy Groundnut Chutney
Friends, now when our peanuts and spices are roasted, we will put them one by one in the mixer jar and then add about 1 tbsp lemon juice, add one tablespoon of salt and blend everything into a fine, smooth paste. Friends, if the chutney has become too thick, then while grinding the peanut chutney, add some water and you can make the consistency of the chutney thin or thick as per your choice.
STEP-5
Add Tadka for Extra Flavor in Peanut Chutney
So friends, see, our peanut chutney is almost ready now. Now, to enhance the taste of the Peanut chutney, we’ll prepare a tempering with mustard seeds and curry leaves. For this, place a small tempering pan on the stove and add 1 tablespoon of oil. Now as soon as the oil gets hot, we will put mustard seeds, curry leaves and 2 dried red chillies in it and turn off the gas flame and then pour this tempering over the groundnut chutney. Friends, the flavor of peanut chutney is further enhanced by the use of seasoning.
STEP-6
Tasty Peanut Chutney is Ready – Serve & Enjoy!
So friends, look, our tasty peanut chutney is ready. Friends, you can enjoy it not only with south indian dishes such as idli, sambar, but also with roti or paratha. So friends, definitely try this peanut chutney recipe at home, and don’t forget to share your feedback in the comments—we’d love to hear how you liked this groundnut chutney recipe!
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SECRET TIPS:
- Friends, while making peanut chutney, roast the peanuts on low medium only so that the peanuts get roasted well.
- Friends, curry leaves add great flavor to peanut chutney, so whenever you make it, be sure not to skip them.
Recipe Summary
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FAQS:
1. What is peanut chutney, and how does it differ from coconut chutney?
Peanut chutney, or groundnut chutney, is prepared using roasted peanuts, whereas coconut chutney is made with freshly grated coconut. The main difference comes from the ingredients used- peanuts give it a nutty depth, while coconut adds a fresh, subtle flavor. The flavor of peanut chutney is richer and nuttier and it has a longer shelf life.
2. How to make peanut chutney at home easily?
To make peanut chutney at home, first of all, roast peanuts then saute spices like urad dal, garlic, ginger, and green chillies and then blend everything with tamarind, salt, lemon juice, and water. Finally, pour in the tempering made with mustard seeds and curry leaves on the top. For detailed recipe instructions, follow our peanut chutney recipe on which we have shared the secret tips as well.
3. Is it possible to prepare peanut chutney with salted and roasted peanuts?
It’s better to use plain raw peanuts. If you use salted ones, reduce the added salt in the peanut chutney recipe accordingly to balance the taste.
4. Can I make groundnut chutney without tamarind?
Yes, you can skip tamarind in the groundnut chutney recipe and use lemon juice instead for tanginess. The taste will still be delicious and balanced.
5. Is peanut chutney healthy?
Yes, peanut chutney is a healthy option as it’s made with protein-rich peanuts, gut-friendly spices, and healthy fats. When consumed in moderation, it makes a nutritious and tasty side dish.
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