Peanut Mint Chutney
Nags
An easy peanut chutney with added mint leaves for an extra kick. Goes beautifully with rice.
Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 10 minutes mins
Course Chutney
Cuisine South Indian
- 1 cup peanuts raw, unsalted, with skin on is best
- 2 tablespoons white sesame seeds
- 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves packed
- 1-2 green chillies adjust to taste
- A small piece tamarind
- 1 teaspoon oil
For Tempering:
- 1 teaspoon oil
- 1/2 teaspoon black mustard seeds
- 1 red chilli torn into two
- 1/2 teaspoon split urad dal ulutham paruppu
- A pinch hing asafoetida
Dry roast the peanuts and sesame seeds in a pan until charred or lightly browned. You can add the sesame seeds a bit later since peanuts take longer to roast.
Set aside to cool.
Heat 1 teaspoon oil in the same pan and add the green chillies, mint leaves, and some salt.
Saute until the leaves wilt and turn soft.
Set side to cool.
Once cool. transfer the peanut mixture and mint leaves to a grinder and add a small piece of tamarind or 1/2 tsp tamarind pulp (to your taste).
Grind this to a smooth paste using water. Add less water to get it going and adjust to desired consistency.
Tempering
Heat 1 tsp oil and add the mustard seeds.
When they pop, add the red chilli, urad dal, and hing.
When the urad dal turns a golden brown, add the ground chutney and mix well. Adjust salt as required.
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