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Peanut kara chutney
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Peanut Kara chutney recipe

Easy to make chutney recipe using peanuts, onion and tomato.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Condiment
Cuisine: Indian, South Indian
Keyword: chutney recipes
Servings: 4
Author: Jeyashri suresh

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup raw peanuts
  • 4 tsp oil
  • 5-6 red chilis
  • 1 big onion
  • 1 big tomato
  • A tiny piece of tamarind
  • Salt as needed
  • 3 garlic cloves optional
  • 1 tsp mustard seeds
  • Few curry leaves

Instructions

  • In a pan add ¼ cup of peanuts and dry roast it until crisp.
  • Once done, take it out and keep it aside.
  • In a pan add 2 tsp of oil.
  • Add 3-4 red chilis and 2 kashmiri red chilis
  • Now add a tiny piece of tamarind
  • Saute for a minute.
  • Now add 1 chopped onions.
  • Once it starts cooking, add in the chopped tomato.
  • Saute well and add salt
  • Add 3 cloves of garlic (optional)
  • Cook well until the tomato turns mushy.
  • Switch off and cool.
  • Pulse the roasted peanuts in the mixie.
  • Now add the onion tomato mixture.
  • Add water and blend well into a smooth texture.
  • Transfer to a bowl and add adjust the consistency.
  • Temper with mustard seeds and curry leaves.
  • Peanut kara chutney is ready.

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Notes

Notes:
1. The chutney tends to thicken, so add enough water while grinding.
2. Peanut kara chutney pairs well with idli, dosai, upma and kuzhipaniyaram.