How to make Peanut Chutney at Home | South Indian Groundnut Chutney Recipe

 

Peanut chutney is a South Indian Chutney which is made with Peanuts, chana dal, ural dal. It is a vegan chutney which goes well with dishes like Dosa, Medu vada, Upma, Uttapam, Pongal etc.

Peanut Chutney is a vegan substitute for coconut chutney. This chutney can be made without using coconut. It is made by using peanuts, chana dal, ural dal for getting the white color. 

You can adjust the quantity of water in the blender as per your desired consistency. It goes well with Dosa, Medu vada, Upma, Uttapam, Pongal etc.

Is Tempering of Peanut Chutney needed?

This chutney needs no tempering. But in case if you want to temper the Peanut chutney. Heat 1 tbsp of oil, and add pinch of mustard seeds, cumin seeds, dried kashmiri mirch, asafoetida and fresh curry leaves and pour it to the chutney.

Is Peanut Chutney Healthy?

Yea, Peanut chutney is one of the healthiest chutney if eaten in moderation. It is rich in protein, fiber and healthy fats. It is a great source of vitamins, minerals and nutrients.

What is the Shelf life of Peanut Chutney?

Store Peanut Chutney in an airtight container. Than you can refrigerate it for about 3-4 days.

Can you Reheat Peanut Chutney?

No, you cannot reheat peanut chutney. Chutneys are not meant to be reheat cuz they are strong and flavored with whole spices, herbs, oil.

What to Serve Peanut Chutney with?

You can try Peanut Chutney with Dosa, Medu Vada, Idli, Uttapam, Tikki, Appe, Pongal etc.

How to make Peanut Chutney at Home | South Indian Groundnut Chutney Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 minutes
Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Author: The Food Root

Ingredients

1 tbsp Oil
1/2 cup peanuts (groundnuts), skin removed
1 tbsp Chana Dal (Split Chickpeas Gram)
1 tbsp Urad Dal (Split and Skinned Black Gram)
1 Green Chilli (as per your spice level)
4 -5  curry leaves
Salt to taste

Method:

1. Add peanuts in the non-stick pan. Roast them on low fame for 2-3 mins. Switch off. Let it to cool down. Than rub peanuts between your hands by applying a little pressure so that the outer skin starts to come off easily.

2. Next, add oil in a pan, and roast chana dal and urad dal until it turns golden. Add curry leaves, green chilli and salt. Saute it for 2-3 minutes.

3. Add all these ingredients in the blender. Pour enough water and blend the chutney and bring it to your desired consistency.

4. Serve peanut chutney with South Indian dishes like Dosa, Medu vada, Upma, Uttapam, Pongal etc.

Notes:

1. The consistency of Peanut Chutney is thick, but if you want a thinner consistency, you can add little water in the blender and adjust as per your desired consistency.

2. Tempering the peanut chutney is totally optional.

3. Roast peanuts, when they cool down. Rub peanuts between your hands so that the outer skin starts to come off easily.

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Onion-tomato chutney

How to make Spiced, Onion-Tomato Chutney at Home

South Indian Spiced, Onion-Tomato based dip is a Chutney with bright red vibrant texture and a nutty flavour and taste.

This Spiced Onion-Tomato Chutney is an easy side dish which goes well with various South Indian recipes like Dosa, Medu Vada, Idli, Bonda, Upma and so on.

This is a Chutney which does not need coconut in it. It literally takes 5 minutes regardless what you are making and it tastes terrific.

This Chutney can be made spiced or hot, depending on the number of Dried Kashmiri Red Chillies used.

The main ingredients of this chutney are Dried Kashmiri Red Chillies, Onions and Tomatoes. Apart from that I used oil, urad dal, chana dal, green chilli, garlic, ginger, asafoetida powder, mustard seeds, cumin seeds, salt, coriander powder, handful of cilantro, little water and lots of curry leaves.

Basically all these ingredients are easily available at our homes. So assemble all these ingredients on the table and start making this delicious Chutney with the simple procedure. 

Heat oil in pan, add asafoetida powder, mustard seeds, cumin seeds and sauté. Add urad dal, chana dal followed by Kashmiri red chilli and fry until it’s golden brown. Add garlic cloves, ginger and curry leaves, fry on low flame. Add onions, tomatoes, green chilli, salt, coriander powder, cilantro and mix it well. Sauté it for 5 minutes on low flame. Switch off the flame. 

Remove the mixture from the flame, let it cool down. Grind to make a smooth paste, a little water may be needed and your Spiced Onion-Tomato Chutney is ready.

I generally add no water or just 1/4 cup of water in the while grinding the Chutney in the food processor.

Mainly the consistency of Onion-Tomato Chutney is thick, but if you want a thin consistency, you can go ahead and add little water in the blender and adjust as per your wish.

You can serve the Chutney with any South Indian dish like Dosa, Idli, Medu Vada, Uttapam, Pongal etc.

This chutney will last for about 2-3 days in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

You can also have a look on our other dips specifically coconut chutney, mint chutney, peanut chutney, onion-tomato chutney which goes well with all the South-Indian dishes. Click a link and enjoy it.

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Medu Vada

Rava Dosa

Sambhar

Coconut Chutney

Mint chutney 

Peanut chutney 

How to make Spiced, Onion-Tomato Chutney at Home

Preparation Time: 5 minutes
Cooking Time: 5 minutes
Grinding Time: 2 minutes
Serves: 6-8 People
Author: The Food Root

Ingredients:

2 tbsp Oil
1 tbsp Urad Dal (Split and Skinned Black Gram)
2 tbsp Chana Dal (Split Chickpeas Gram)
3 - 4 Sukhi Lal Mirchi (Kashmiri Lal Mirchi)
1 Green Chilli, chopped
2 Onions, chopped
4 Tomatoes, chopped
3-4 garlic cloves, chopped
1 long ginger, grated
1 tbsp. mustard seeds
1 tsp, cumin seeds
8-10 curry leaves
pinch of hing (asafoetida)
2 tbsp, coriander powder 
Salt to taste
handful of cilantro leaves
1/4 cup water

Method:

1. Heat oil in a pan over medium flame and add asafoetida powder. Add mustard seeds, let it splutter. Add in the cumin seeds and sauté.

2. Add urad dal and chana dal followed by Kashmiri red chilli to give a red vibrant color and fry until it’s golden brown. Sauté till you get the rich aroma from the lentils.

3. Add garlic cloves, ginger and curry leaves and fry on low flame for 1 min.

4. Add in the onions, tomatoes, green chilli and sauté it for 5 minutes on low flame

5. Add salt, coriander powder, cilantro and mix it well. Switch off the flame.

6. Remove the mixture from the flame, let it cool down. Grind to make a smooth paste, a little water may be needed and your Spiced Onion-Tomato Chutney is ready.

7. Serve with any South Indian dishes like Dosa, Idli, Medu Vada, Uttapam, Pongal etc.

Notes

1. You can make this Chutney more spicy by adding more Chillies.

2. To increase the shelf life of this Chutney, keep it refrigerated.

3. Mainly the consistency of Spiced Onion-Tomato Chutney is thick, but if you want a thin consistency, you can go ahead and add little water in the blender and adjust as per your wish.

4. It tastes best with Dosa, Idli, Medu Vada, Upma, Uttapam, Pongal etc.

COCONUT CHUTNEY

Coconut chutney is a delicious South Indian appetizer with lots of sweet, savory and nutty flavor. It's one of the most famous condiments in the southern part of India. It's served as an accompaniment with South Indian dishes like Idli, Dosa, Vada, Uttapam, Upma, Flavored Rice and Pongal. If you love eating traditional South Indian food, then you should definitely consider making this chutney.

Coconuts are known for their versatility, and are frequently used in food, cosmetics and pharmaceutical products. They are a part of daily diet of many people living in the tropical and subtropical regions. They also have a religious and cultural significance in Hindu societies. Coconuts are easily grown and most widely available crop across the world. They are highly nutritious, rich in fiber, and packed with vitamins and minerals.

Coconut chutney is an amazing combination of coconut, roasted split grams, coriander leaves, ginger, and seasoned with the aroma of mustard seeds and curry leaves. It's a very straightforward recipe. All you need is few simple, easily available ingredients and you are ready to go.

You can refrigerate and use the chutney for 3-4 days but it's not advisable to store it for longer than a few days because the coriander and coconut will oxidize rapidly and will change it's color, so it's better to consume it fresh. If you want a little sourness in the chutney you can add 1 tablespoon of tamarind or 2 tablespoon of yogurt and grind with rest of the ingredients. Always remember to season the chutney with mustard seeds and curry leaves for a nice essence. We love to add curry leaves as it has this pungent lemony flavor, which changes the flavor of the whole dish.

The chutney taste extremely delicious when prepared with few right spices and ingredients. The flavor of the chutney can be adjusted according to your preference but I would recommend you to try with the given quantities first. 

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Medu Vada

Rava Dosa

Sambhar

Mint chutney 

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Onion-tomato chutney

COCONUT CHUTNEY

Serves: 6-8 People
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 10 minutes
Author: The Food Root


INGREDIENTS

1 - Fresh Coconut, grated
2 tablespoons - Roasted split gram or chana dal
3-4 springs - coriander leaves
1/2 inch - ginger, grated
2 - Green chillis, chopped
1/2 cup - water or as needed
1/2 teaspoon - Sugar
1/4 teaspoon - Cumin powder
1/4 teaspoon - Black pepper
1/2 teaspoon - Salt

Tempering

1 tablespoon - Olive oil
1 tablespoon - Mustard seeds
4-5 Curry leaves, crushed
pinch of asafoetida


DIRECTIONS

1. Dry roast split gram (chana dal) until browned, allow it to cool and keep it aside.

2. Roughly cut the coconut into small pieces or grate it then put it in the food processor with little bit of water and grind coarsely.

3. Once done, add roasted split gram, coriander leaves, ginger, green chillis, sugar, cumin powder, salt and black pepper, some more water (if needed), and grind into a fine paste.

4. For seasoning, heat the olive oil, in a medium sized pan, or a small ladle. Add the mustard seeds and allow it to crackle. When the seeds started to crackle, add curry leaves and pinch of asafoetida and stir it for few seconds. Switch off the gas and pour the hot seasoning over the ground chutney, mix well and serve!

NOTES

1. You can refrigerate and use the chutney for 3-4 days but it's better to consume it fresh.

2. Choose curry leaves that are bright, dark green without the signs of browning.

3. For grinding all the ingredients, use as little water as possible.

4. The final consistency of chutney must be somewhere between coarse and paste.

5. If you want a little sourness in the chutney, you can add 1 tablespoon of tamarind or 2 tablespoon of yogurt and grind with rest of the ingredients.

Raw Mango Chutney | How To Make Raw Mango Chutney?

Raw mangoes had made their entry and it’s the best time to use them in this season. Mom made this delicious Launji recipe for us, which is a staple in every Indian households in hot summer days! If you haven’t tried it yet, you absolutely must. It’s insanely tasty and mostly eaten in the summertime.

Raw mango chutney or aam ki launji is a classic sweet, salty, spicy and sour chutney made with raw mangoes, flavored with Indian spices and sugar. It is one summer essential chutney made in almost all Indian households. This recipe is made from season’s favorite fruit and will drool you for sure. It’s a very easy recipe to prepare, and, does not require too much of effort or prior preparation and makes a perfect accompaniment for light and flavorful dishes.

I love raw mango recipes and launji is one of my favorite current dip. It is very handy on busy and quick mornings, and, goes well with paranthas and purees. Consuming raw mangoes are a good way to beat the heat. They are a good source of vitamin A and C and are great for digestion. If you'll make launji in large quantity, you can store it in the refrigerator and use it for at least 1 month.

HOW TO MAKE RAW MANGO CHUTNEY

The unique flavor of this chutney comes from the mango skin. I love the texture of the fruit as it is slightly sour and acidic. Also, it gets the spectacular flavor from the cumin seeds and mustard seeds. This adds a nice and mild aroma in the recipe. To avoid the sugar intake, you can also use a piece of jaggery in this recipe.

You can peel the raw mango but we like to add them along with the skin as it contains more nutrients than the actual fruit. I'd just recommend you to wash the raw mangoes properly before you add them in the recipe.

The raw mango chutney recipe is very simple. First, heat the oil, fry the cumin seeds and mustard seeds for 1 or 2 minutes until they splutter, then add a pinch of asafoetida, and add mango pieces in the pan and saute them. Next, add the basic Indian spices, then stir to combine. Add sugar and water in the pan and cover with a lid for some time till the raw mangoes starts to soften. And, it's done! Once the launji cools down, it can be stored in the refrigerator for at least a week, and if you made this in bulk, you can store for at least a month.

Hope you make this wonderful recipe and enjoy with your family. This will surely transport you to a different world altogether. It’s extremely delicious, neither too spicy, nor too sour. I highly recommend this, it’s pure bliss!

RAW MANGO CHUTNEY

Serves : 3-4 people
Preparation time : 10 minutes
Cooking time : 18-20 minutes
Author : The Food Root

Ingredients

2 raw mangoes
2 tbsp oil
pinch of asafoetida
1/4 tsp cumin seeds
1/2 tsp mustard seeds
1/4 tsp turmeric powder
1/2 tsp red chili powder
1/4 tsp coriander powder
1/4 tsp garam masala
1/2 tsp salt
3-4 tbsp sugar or jaggery
1/2 cup water

Method

1. Wash the raw green mangoes, cut them into small pieces. Set them aside.

2. In a pan, heat the oil, then add cumin seeds and mustard seeds, stir over low heat, until they just start to pop, and sauté for 1-2 minutes on medium heat. When the seeds starts spluttering, add a pinch of asafoetida and sauté for 1-2 minutes on low heat.

3. Add the raw mango pieces in the pan and sauté for 4-5 minutes. Next, add spices; salt, turmeric powder, red chili powder and coriander powder, then stir to combine.

4. Add sugar and water, mix it well. Then cook them on a low flame and lower the heat, covering it with the lid and let it cook for at least 6-7 minutes, till the raw mangoes starts to soften. Stir occasionally.

5. When mango pieces starts to soften, increase the heat, let it simmer for another minute so the chutney thickens slightly, add garam masala and stir to combine.

6. Remove the pan from the heat and allow it to cool. The chutney or the dip will thickens more as it will cool down.

7. Store it in the air tight container and preserve it in the refrigerator. Serve it with Indian meals and enjoy the raw mango chutney with paranthas and purees or anything you like!

Notes

1. We don't peel the raw mangoes, but if you want to peel them, you surely can.

2. To avoid the sugar intake you can also use a piece of jaggery in this recipe.

Carrot Raita | Carrot Yogurt Dip

Raita is a whipped yogurt condiment, mixed with vegetables or fruits and seasoned with cilantro, mint, chaat masala and other herbs and spices. It goes well with paratha, biryani, kabab or just as a dip with any spicy meal. Similarly, Carrot raita is a simple yogurt dip, prepared with grated raw carrot, yogurt and seasoned with mint, pistachios, chaat masala and served alongside Indian meals.

Raita has so many variations, you can add any vegetables or fruits into it. It can be sweet, salty or savoury. I added grated raw carrot but you can make raita of almost anything you like. To make a good raita use a full, fresh, thick yogurt. You can also use greek yogurt if you like. It totally depends on your choice.

I love to make carrot raita during the sizzling days of summer. It’s refreshing, looks super fancy and tastes great! The carrots make the raita lighter, healthier and fun to drink. There are more ingredients which you can add but they are totally optional. You can also use it as a spread on the bread or as a salad dressing.

The ingredients couldn’t be any simpler - yogurt, raw carrot, pistachios, mint, salt, and sugar. You could also use cilantro instead of mint for garnishing. It’s high in protein and get ready in just 10 minutes.

Did you know carrot is rich in vitamin A, B8, C and other nutrients like potassium, folate, iron, copper and manganese. There are several other nutrients that are found in yogurt as well like vitamin b2, b12, calcium, iron and magnesium. They are great for immunity, digestion and strong bones.

Carrot raita

Serves: 4-5 People

Preparation time: 10 minutes

Cooking time: 10 minutes

Author: The Food Root

Ingredients

1 large carrot, peeled and grated
2 cups yogurt, thick
1/4 cup milk or water, to adjust the consistency
1-2 tsp of pistachios, chopped
1 tsp salt
1 tsp sugar
1/2 tsp cumin, roasted
1/2 tsp chaat masala, optional
2-4 mint leaves, garnish

Method

1. In a big bowl, whisk yogurt till smooth. Add milk or little water to adjust the consistency. Give it a nice mix.

2. Add, grated raw carrot, some pistachios into the yogurt. Mix. Cover with a lid and refrigerate it for 1-2 hours.

3. Transfer to a serving bowl. Add salt, cumin, chaat masala and sugar. Garnish it with pistachios and mint. Serve!

Notes

1. You can use regular or greek yogurt in your raita, both will work well. I prefer using a thick and regular one.

2. Add 1/4 cup of milk or water to adjust the consistency of the raita.

3. I love adding salt and sugar in the same ratio. You can adjust the ratios, according to your preferences.

Mint Coriander Chutney

Mint Coriander Chutney is a tangy and exciting combination of mint, coriander, raw mango along with a kick of green chilli. It's a very straightforward recipe. All you need is few simple, easily available ingredients and you are ready to go.

Since my garden is overflowing with fresh herbs, I decided to make mint coriander chutney. This chutney is full of garden fresh flavor and can be made in less than 10 minutes.

Everyone in my family loves eating chutneys so we make this at least once a week. They are perfect accompaniment to any meals. I always have it my refrigerator as it’s just so versatile. It pairs well with Indian appetisers like fritters, medu vada, dahi vada, salads, chips, chaats and taste great when spread on sandwich and wraps. My personal favorite is to eat chutney with paneer-tikka.

I love to add raw mango in my chutney with rest of the ingredients to get the tangy flavour as it compliments the chutney beautifully. When raw mangoes are not in season, lime juice or dried mango powder can be used as substitutes.

Add less water if you are making chutney in a large quantity and refrigerate in an airtight container. But it's also not advisable to store the dip for longer than few days as the mint and coriander will oxidise rapidly and turn dark, so it's always better to consume it fresh.

The chutney taste extremely delicious when prepared with few right spices and ingredients. The flavor of the chutney can be adjusted according to your preference but I would recommend you to try with the given quantities first.

Mint Coriander Chutney

Serves: 6-8 People

Preparation time: 10 minutes

Cooking time: 10 minutes

Author: The Food Root

Ingredients

2 cup mint leaves
11/2 cup coriander leaves
1 raw mango, grated or 2 tablespoons lime juice
2-3 green chillies, seeds removed, chopped
1/4 cup water, add more if required
1/4 tablespoon cumin powder, roasted
1/2 tablespoon salt or as per taste
1/4 tablespoon pepper or as per taste

Method

1. Pluck the mint leaves and coriander leaves from stem and clean it under running water using a colander or strainer.

2. Drain off the water in a colander. Let the leaves sit until they are completely dry, for about 5-6 minutes.

3. Roughly chop the leaves and the tender stems as you have to blend everything eventually.

4. Add all the ingredients in a blender and blend them until the mixture has smooth consistency.

5. Pour the chutney into a serving bowl.

6. Chill in the fridge until ready to serve.

Notes

1. You can refrigerate and use the mint and coriander chutney for 3 days but it's always better to consume it fresh.

2. Choose leaves that are bright, without the signs of browning.

3. You can also use the tender stems of the leaves as they all taste the same.

4. If you want your chutney to be tangy, add grated raw mango and grind with rest of the ingredients.

5. When raw mangoes are not in season, lime juice or dried mango powder can be used as substitutes.