Groundnut Chutney Recipe

Groundnut chutney is a wonderful condiment/dip/side dish when served with Pongal, Idlis (Steamed Pancakes) or even Dosas (Indian Crepes). It is easy to make and can be stored in an air-tight container and refrigerated up to 1 week. Though Groundnut chutney is traditionally made with only groundnuts, I have made a small variation by adding a little Channa Dal too and it tastes really good. Comments/Suggestions/Feedback on this Groundnut Chutney Recipe are welcome!
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Summary

Preparation Time5 MinCooking Time5 Min
Ready In10 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexJust EnjoyServings6
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Main IngredientInterest Group, ,

Ingredients

 Groundnuts1 Cup (16 tbs)
 Channa Dal - 3 tbs
 Red chillies3
 Tamarind paste1/2 Cup (16 tbs)
 Salt To Taste
 Mustard seeds1/4 (For tempering)
 Cumin seeds1/4 (For tempering)

Directions

Dry Roast groundnuts, channa dal and dry red chillies and remove from stove. Add either tamarind paste or juice of tamarind (the juice can be got by soaking some tamarind in warm water and then discarding the tamarind pulp). Add salt to taste and grind into a fine paste.

Heat 1 tbs oil in a small wok. Add mustard seeds and allow them to splutter. Add cumin seeds and curry leaves and add this seasoning to the ground paste.

Mix well and Serve as Side-dish.

Comments

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Snigdha says :

Thanks Jayshree. Yes, it tastes very different from Coconut chutney. Do try it, I am sure you will like it.
Posted on: 27 February 2008 - 8:55pm
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Jayashree says :

Thanks for the chutney recipe, I have been searching this recipe for a long time. Usually I do only plain coconut chutney and this one tastes different, I will try it.
Posted on: 27 February 2008 - 3:50pm
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