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Tuesday, July 20, 2010

Peanut or Verkadalai Chutney

My hubby's favourite. And it makes a decent substitute to coconut chutney. Also known as an Andhra delight.
About Peanuts :
Peanuts are a good source of niacin, folate, fiber, magnesium, vitamin E, manganese and phosphorus. They also are naturally free of trans-fats and sodium, and contain about 25% protein (a higher proportion than in any true nut).
While peanuts are considered high in fat, they primarily contain “good” fats also known as unsaturated fats. [WP].



INGREDIENTS:

Raw Peanuts -  4 table spoons or a handful
Small onion - 1 ( finely chopped )
Shredded coconut - 2 tsp
Ginger - 1/2 inch size ( chopped )
Garlic pod - 1 (chopped )
Tamarind - gooseberry sized ( not to be soaked in water )
Red chilies - 4
Green chilies - 2 (slitted )
Curry leaves - 5
Mustard seeds - 1/2 tsp
Urad Dal - 1/2 tsp
Oil - 2 tsp
Salt to taste.



PROCEDURE:

1.Heat oil in a kadai and roast the peanuts, chillies and onions.
2.Remove from flame and add the other ingredients and stir once.
3.Then transfer all the roasted stuff to a plate.
4. Once cooled,  grind it to make a smooth paste.
5. Season the prepared paste with mustard seeds and urad Dal.
6. Serve with hot idlis or dosas.

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