PEANUT AND ONION CHUTNEY

INGREDIENTS::

Peanuts                            1 cup

Onion                               1(big)

Red chilies                        2-3

Tamarind extract               1 tsp

Salt                                  as required

                     

FOR TEMPERING::

Mustard seeds                  1/2 tsp

Cumin seeds                     1/2 tsp

Curry leaves                      1 sprig

Oil                                    1 tsp   

   

PROCEDURE::

1)In a pan, add the onion pieces and let it turn transparent . 

In the same pan, roast the red chilies. Turn off and let them cool down.

2) Dry roast the peanuts and take the skin. 

3) Now grind peanuts,onion, red chilies, tamarind extract and salt . 

Add water according to the texture you want. For smooth texture add a little bit of water and grind.

4)In a pan, add oil , once hot add the mustard seeds. Let them splutter then add the cumin seeds  and curry leaves.

5)Now add the tempering to the chutney.

             SERVE WITH IDLY OR DOSA