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Coconut Peanut Chutney Recipe

Whip up a delicious coconut peanut chutney in no time. Perfect as a versatile and tasty condiment to enhance your dishes!
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Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 2 people
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients Equipment Method Video Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tbsp oil
  • 1 no medium onion
  • 3-4 nos dry red chillies
  • 1 tbsp peanuts
  • 1/2 cup coconut, shredded
  • 1 no small piece of tamarind
  • salt to taste
  • water as required
Tempering
  • 1 tbsp oil
  • 1/8 tsp mustard seeds
  • 1/8 tsp cumin seeds
  • 7-8 nos curry leaves

Equipment

  • 1 pan
  • 1 Blender

Method
 

  1. In a pan, heat oil on low heat. Add peanuts to the pan and roast them for few minutes.
    1 tbsp oil, 1 tbsp peanuts
  2. Next, add dry red chilies and chopped onions. Saute for 2 minutes and cook till the raw smell of onions disappears.
    3-4 nos dry red chillies, 1 no medium onion
  3. Transfer the cooled down roasted mixture to a grinding jar. Add grated coconut, tamarind, and salt.
    1/2 cup coconut, shredded, 1 no small piece of tamarind, salt
  4. Blend the ingredients into a coarse or smooth paste, depending on your preference. Add a little water if needed to achieve the desired consistency.
    water
  5. Heat oil in a small pan for tempering. Add mustard seeds, urad dal, cumin seeds, and curry leaves. Allow them to splutter and turn golden brown.
    1 tbsp oil, 1/8 tsp mustard seeds, 1/8 tsp cumin seeds, 7-8 nos curry leaves
  6. Pour the tempering over the peanut-coconut mixture and mix well.
  7. Taste and adjust salt or spice levels if necessary.
  8. Your peanut chutney is ready to be served!

Notes

This chutney pairs well with dosa, idli, vada, or even as a spread for sandwiches. Feel free to experiment with the proportions and add your own twist to customize the flavor to your liking. Enjoy your coconut peanut chutney!