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    Peanut Chutney | Groundnut Chutney

    Last Updated On: Jun 11, 2024 by Sharmilee J

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    Peanut Chutney is flavorful, creamy and super easy to make. Peanut Chutney also called as Groundnut Chutney is a great side dish for idli, dosa etc and a great alternate to regular chutneys. Learn to make make Peanut Chutney with step by step pictures and video.

    peanut chutney

    Peanut chutney recipe is simple and will be a definite wonder for those who are trying the first time. Groundnut Chutney is quite popular & common in Andhra and South India. It is popularly called as kadalai chutney in Tamil Nadu and Palli chutney in Andhra.

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    • What is Peanut Chutney?
    • Video
    • Peanut Chutney Ingredients
    • How to make Peanut Chutney Step by Step
    • Tomato Peanut Chutney
    • Expert Tips
    • Storage Suggestions
    • FAQS
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    What is Peanut Chutney?

    Peanut Chutney is a creamy and flavorful side dish made by roasting and grinding peanuts with onions, garlic & chilli and then mixing it with tempered spices. Peanut Chutney Recipe is simple and will be a definite wonder for those who are trying the first time. Groundnut Chutney is quite popular & common in Andhra and South India. It is popularly called as kadalai chutney in Tamilnadu and Palli chutney in Andhra.

    Peanut Chutney is a definite try at home when you are tired of regular chutneys or when you want to treat the family with varieties! Peanut Chutney is usually made in slightly running consistency as its very creamy and is great with Idli, dosa, pongal, vada, oothapam, upma etc.

    The first time I tasted peanut chutney / groundnut chutney / verkadalai chutney was from a friend during our college days and from then I have been a fan of this creamy chutney. Piping hot soft idlis with any chutney is a staple at home. Today I served it with kadai oothapam.

    I have made this recipe tons of times and every time I did not have any leftover of groundnut chutney for later meal. Mittu and Gugu savor it a lot and dip it generously with idli & dosa. People who like peanuts & peanut butter will surely relish this peanut chutney!

    Peeling peanuts is not a hard job when it is dry roasted for 5 minutes and crushed between palms. A shortcut is to buy roasted & peeled groundnuts from store! – The recipe then turns super quick, instant and save the time for family!

    peanut chutney

    Video

    Classic Peanut Chutney Video

    Tomato Peanut Chutney Video

    Peanut Chutney 2 ways

    • Classic peanut chutney – A simple version using peanuts as main ingredient along with onion, garlic and a basic tempering.
    • Tomato peanut chutney – This version uses tomatoes along with peanuts which gives it a vibrant orange shade and tangy taste to the chutney.

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    Peanut Chutney Ingredients

    • Peanuts – When you are buying skinned fresh peanuts from store roast them well until crisp only then peeling skin would be easy. Allow some time for the roasted peanuts to cool for crushing, else, it may burn your palms. If you are buying peeled, roasted peanuts then slightly roast it and follow the rest of the recipe.
    • Onion, Garlic – Onion and garlic is added for taste and flavor.
    • Red chilies – Red chilies is added to add spice to the chutney.
    • Tempering – A simple tempering is made using oil, mustard seeds, urad dal, hing and curry leaves.
    • Tamarind – Tamarind is added to balance the flavor.

    How to make Peanut Chutney Step by Step

    1.First add 1/2 cup peanuts and dry roast it. I had de-skinned peanuts so used it as such. If you have peanuts with skin then roast until crisp and remove skin.

    dry roast

    2.Roast until golden as shown. Brown spots here and there is enough.

    roast till golden

    3.Transfer to a plate and set aside to cool.

    transfer to plate, cool

    4.Now add 1 teaspoon of oil then add around 15 small onion, 2 red chilies and 2 garlic.

    Add ingredients

    5.Saute until golden as shown below.

    Saute

    6.Add 1 teaspoon tamarind and saute for a minute then switch off.

    Add tamarind

    7.Transfer to a plate and set aside.

    Transfer to plate, set aside

    8.Cool down completely then transfer to a mixer along with salt and little say 1/4 cup water. You can add more water later.

    Cool, grind

    9.Grind it smooth and creamy.

    smooth and creamy

    10.Transfer to a bowl, add water and adjust consistency.

    adjust consistency

    11.It should be slightly thin so add water accordingly.

    peanut chutney

    12.To make the tempering : Heat 2 teaspoon oil then add 1 teaspoon mustard seeds let it crackle then add 1 teaspoon urad dal let it become golden then add few curry leaves and a pinch hing. Swirl and switch off.

    make tadka

    13.Transfer the tempering to chutney.

    add tadka to chutney

    14.Mix well.

    mix well

    15.Peanut Chutney is ready.

    Peanut chutney ready

    Serve with idli, dosa, oothapam etc

    PeanutChutney2

    Tomato Peanut Chutney

    Tomato Peanut Chutney a great side dish for idli, dosa, paniyaram, chapathi, oothapam, adai etc.This chutney goes very well with any type of main course.

    tomato peanut chutney served in a bowl

    How to make Tomato Peanut Chutney Step by Step

    1.First to begin with dry roast 1/4 cup peanuts and 3 dry red chilies in low flame. Dry roast until golden brown. Transfer to a plate, set aside.

    roast until golden brown

    2.Heat oil in a pan – add 2 garlic, 5 small onion – saute for a minute.

    add garlic,small onion

    4.After that add 2 small tomatoes.

    add tomatoes

    5.Saute until mushy, it takes 3-5 minutes.

    saute until mushy

    6.Now add 1 teaspoon tamarind, then already roasted peanuts, dry red chilies. Give a quick saute and Switch off.

    add roasted peanuts

    7.Remove from flame and cool down completely. Next transfer it to a mixer jar. Add required salt.

    transfer to mixer jar

    8.Add little water and grind it to a fine paste.

    add water and grind

    9.Finally for the tempering : Heat 2 teaspoon oil in a pan – add 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds let it splutter, then add 1/4 teaspoon urad dal, few curry leaves and a pinch of hing. Let it splutter.

    tadka ready

    10.Add this tempering to the chutney.

    add tadka to chutney

    11.Mix it well and adjust consistency if needed.

    adjust consistency

    Serve with idli / dosa.

    Expert Tips

    • You can skip garlic if you want but if you are a garlic lover like us do add it.
    • Adding tamarind gives a slightly tangy taste to the chutney as peanuts gives a sweet taste.
    • Also adding 2 red chilies is apt to compensate for the sweetness. Add more if you like spicy chutney may be you can add 3 to 4 red chilies.
    • I have seen some not removing skin too, its purely our preference. But I feel a slight bitter taste so always remove the skin.

    Variations

    • Make peanut chutney skipping the tempering part.
    • Add equal amounts of coconut with peanut to make a coconut peanut chutney.
    • Make it as an instant version by getting store bought peeled & roasted groundnuts.
    • Add tomato with onion if you like saucy taste.
    • Add teaspoon of lemon juice for more tangy chutney.
    • You can even saute 1/2 teaspoon each of chana dal and urad dal while sauteing onion, garlic.

    Storage Suggestions

    Peanut chutney can be packed for lunch box, travel / journeys as it holds well for a day. If you have leftover, you can use it for the next by refrigerating it.

    FAQS

    1.Is Peanut Chutney healthy?

    It’s a myth that peanuts are unhealthy. Peanuts are healthy as they contain good fats which help lower cholesterol levels, heart friendly, controls sugar levels. The issue with peanuts is stopping with few of it – so make moderated use of it by making chutney & enjoy it with tiffin dishes.

    2.Why does my Peanut Chutney taste slightly bitter?

    Following are the reasons :

    • Over roasted peanuts
    • Peanuts with skin
    • Peanuts re not fresh

    3.Why should the peanuts be peeled for Peanut Chutney?

    Peanuts skin if not peeled in the making of Peanut Chutney will add a slight noticeable bitterness to the chutney. I recommend peeling of the peanuts skin to get a tasty & buttery chutney that the entire family will enjoy.

    tomato peanut chutney served in a bowl

    If you have any more questions about this Peanut Chutney do mail me at sharmispassions@gmail.com. In addition, follow me on Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest ,Youtube and Twitter .

    Tried this Peanut Chutney? Do let me know how you liked it. Also tag us on Instagram @sharmispassions and hash tag it on #sharmispassions.

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    Peanut Chutney Recipe

    Peanut Chutney is flavorful, creamy and super easy to make. Peanut Chutney also called as Groundnut Chutney is a great side dish for idli, dosa etc and a great alternate to regular chutneys. Learn to make make Peanut Chutney with step by step pictures and video.
    Prep Time10 minutes mins
    Cook Time10 minutes mins
    Total Time20 minutes mins
    Servings4 people
    AuthorSharmilee J

    Ingredients

    Classic Peanut Chutney

    • 1/2 cup peanuts
    • 15 nos small onion
    • 2 nos red chillies
    • 2 nos garlic cloves
    • 1 teaspoon tamarind
    • salt to taste
    • water as needed

    To temper:

    • 2 teaspoon oil
    • 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
    • 1 teaspoon urad dal
    • a pinch hing
    • few curry leaves

    Tomato Peanut Chutney

    • 1/4 cup peanuts
    • 3  red chillies
    • 1  tablespoon  oil
    • 2  garlic
    • 5  small onion
    • 2 small sized  tomatoes
    • salt to taste
    • water as needed

    To temper:

    • 2  teaspoon  oil
    • 1/2  teaspoon  mustard seeds
    • 1/4  teaspoon  split urad dal
    • few  curry leaves
    • a  pinch  hing

    Instructions

    Classic Peanut Chutney

    • First add 1/2 cup peanuts and dry roast it. I had de-skinned peanuts so used it as such. If you have peanuts with skin then roast until crisp and remove skin.
    • Roast until golden as shown. Brown spots here and there is enough.
    • Transfer to a plate and set aside to cool.
    • Now add 1 teaspoon of oil then add around 15 small onion, 2 red chilies and 2 garlic.
    • Saute until golden as shown below.
    • Add tamarind and saute for a minute then switch off.
    • Add 1 teaspoon tamarind and saute for a minute then switch off.
    • Transfer to a plate and set aside.
    • Cool down completely then transfer to a mixer along with salt and little say 1/4 cup water. You can add more water later.
    • Grind it smooth and creamy.
    • Transfer to a bowl, add water and adjust consistency.
    • It should be slightly thin so add water accordingly.
    • To make the tempering : Heat 2 teaspoon oil then add 1 teaspoon mustard seeds let it crackle then add 1 teaspoon urad dal let it become golden then add few curry leaves and a pinch hing. Swirl and switch off.
    • Transfer the tempering to chutney.
    • Mix well. Peanut Chutney ready.

    Tomato Peanut Chutney

    • First to begin with dry roast 1/4 cup peanuts and 3 dry red chilies in low flame. Dry roast until golden brown. Transfer to a plate, set aside.
    • Heat oil in a pan – add 2 garlic,5 small onion – saute for a minute.
    • After that add 2 small tomatoes.
    • Saute until mushy, it takes 3-5 mins.
    • Now add 1 teaspoon tamarind, then already roasted peanuts, dry red chilies. Give a quick saute and Switch off.
    • Remove from flame and cool down completely. Next transfer it to a mixer jar. Add required salt.
    • Add little water and grind it to a fine paste.
    • Finally for the tempering : Heat 2 teaspoon oil in a pan – add 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds let it splutter, then add 1/4 teaspoon urad dal, few curry leaves and a pinch of hing. Let it splutter.
    • Add this tempering to the chutney.
    • Mix it well and adjust consistency if needed.
    • Serve with idli / dosa.

    Video

    Notes

    • You can skip garlic if you want but if you are a garlic lover like us do add it.
    • Adding tamarind gives a slightly tangy taste to the chutney as peanuts gives a sweet taste.
    • Also adding 2 red chilies is apt to compensate for the sweetness. Add more if you like spicy chutney may be you can add 3 to 4 red chilies.
    • I have seen some not removing skin too, its purely our preference. But I feel a slight bitter taste so always remove the skin.
    Variations
    • Make peanut chutney skipping the tempering part.
    • Add equal amounts of coconut with peanut to make a coconut peanut chutney.
    • Make it as an instant version by getting store bought peeled & roasted groundnuts.
    • Add tomato with onion if you like saucy taste.
    • Add teaspoon of lemon juice for more tangy chutney.
    • You can even saute 1/2 teaspoon each of chana dal and urad dal while sauting onion, garlic.
    Nutrition Facts
    Peanut Chutney Recipe
    Amount Per Serving (60 g)
    Calories 119 Calories from Fat 81
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 9g14%
    Saturated Fat 1g6%
    Polyunsaturated Fat 3g
    Monounsaturated Fat 4g
    Sodium 24mg1%
    Potassium 160mg5%
    Carbohydrates 5g2%
    Fiber 2g8%
    Sugar 1g1%
    Protein 5g10%
    Vitamin A 195IU4%
    Vitamin C 101mg122%
    Calcium 47mg5%
    Iron 1mg6%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    Comments

    1. Divya Kudua

      November 14, 2012 at 3:41 am

      I've tasted Peanut chutney with idli when we went to Tirupati,I think.Love the hint of Peanut and garlic when biting through idli dipped in the chutney.Hope you had a great Diwali!

      Reply
    2. Vimitha Anand

      November 14, 2012 at 7:12 am

      Peanut chutney is my favorite. Love em.. and with soft idlis its a hit…

      Reply
    3. Zareena

      November 14, 2012 at 9:39 am

      My mom makes this chutney. I love this. Nice pics.

      Reply
    4. kausers kitchen

      November 14, 2012 at 10:54 am

      Hi Sharmilee, ur peanut chutney looks delicious.
      Nice click.
      Happy to foloow u , wud b super glad if u follow back 🙂

      Reply
    5. Suja Manoj

      November 14, 2012 at 2:33 pm

      Tempting healthy breakfast..yummy

      Reply
    6. divya

      November 14, 2012 at 6:35 pm

      Looks yummy loves it

      Reply
    7. themustardseed

      November 14, 2012 at 9:17 pm

      Oh I just love this chutney! Hot idlis and this chutney is comfort food!

      Reply
    8. Kalyani

      November 14, 2012 at 9:37 pm

      love the chutney .. a different version … will try this …..

      Reply
    9. runnergirlinthekitchen.blogspot.com

      November 15, 2012 at 3:02 am

      I like the tempering on top, am sure it tastes great!

      Reply
    10. jeyashrisuresh

      November 15, 2012 at 5:37 am

      It has been long time since i made this, lovely chutney and nice click too

      Reply
    11. Premalatha Aravindhan

      November 15, 2012 at 8:27 am

      yummy chutney,luks tempting…

      Reply
    12. Priya

      November 15, 2012 at 10:33 am

      I dont add shallots,will try next time,btw we are peanut chutney lovers.

      Reply
    13. Anitha Vignesh

      November 19, 2012 at 2:14 am

      Peanut chutney came out very well.yhx mam for ur recepie

      Reply
    14. Dipti Guddad

      November 19, 2012 at 8:42 pm

      Hey, I tried to make Peanut chutney, but it did not come out as I expected. I could not eliminate the bitterness in the chutney. Any opinions or suggestions as to where I might have gone wrong?

      -Dipti

      Reply
    15. Sharmilee! :)

      November 20, 2012 at 7:28 am

      @Dipti : You must have grinded it for more time else the skin must have given the bitterness

      Reply
    16. alugeet

      November 26, 2012 at 7:00 am

      Hi Sharmilee, I made your Peanut Chutney for Idlis. It was yummy and my family loved it. Thank you. I have bookmarked your blog address. Would love ot try your other dishes.
      Regards,
      Geetha

      Reply
    17. Meenal Ramanathan

      December 03, 2012 at 7:03 am

      hi
      can i replace shallots with big onion

      Reply
    18. Sharmilee! :)

      December 03, 2012 at 9:38 am

      @Meenal : Yes you can use big onion too..

      Reply
    19. Nimitha

      January 05, 2013 at 3:49 am

      made it today.. tastiest peanut chutney I ever had! thanks for sharing

      Reply
    20. Hannah Shalini

      January 14, 2013 at 5:34 pm

      hi Sharmi … i love ur blog…. n today i tried 3 of ur dishes… n im in love wit ur recipes…. i made peanut chutney, eggless sponge cake n mutton chukka my family loved all of them…..al the three turned out well…. thank u so much n keep adding more..

      Reply
    21. Anjali

      April 24, 2013 at 1:15 pm

      What a yummy chutney!

      Reply
    22. Ruchika Bhandari

      June 04, 2013 at 10:54 pm

      Hi Sharmi,

      How long does this chutney last in the fridge? I am planning to make these over the weekend to save some time cooking during the week.

      Thanks,
      Ruch

      Reply
      • SHARMILEE J

        June 05, 2013 at 2:17 am

        It will last for 2-3 days when refrigerated.

        Reply
      • Ruchika Bhandari

        June 06, 2013 at 4:20 pm

        Thanks! I made the peanut chutney last night and it turned out great. A few modifications from original recipe- I used already shelled and roasted peanuts so just had to toast them for a few seconds. I also did not temper it instead I put all ingredients in a few tsp of oil, quick fried them and grinded them together. The taste came out nutty, sweet and just brilliant. This was my first time with the peanut chutney. I'll be making your sambhar tonight to go with the idlis and chutney. Keep up the good work.

        Reply
    23. Sujana Reddy

      June 27, 2013 at 3:46 pm

      i tried this chutney..its very tasty..

      Reply
    24. Sujana Reddy

      June 27, 2013 at 3:52 pm

      for some reason i was not able to make peanut chutney tasty..ur pics which shows what quantity of ingredients to use helped a lot to make my chutney awesome.Will try your receipes as well

      Reply
    25. Mamta Sharma

      September 24, 2013 at 5:59 pm

      Another winning recipe Sharmi…. Made it a couple of times and realised that it's the best or rather the only way to get my daughter to eat peanuts. Delicious and healthy. Wow.

      Reply
    26. Jesci

      September 29, 2013 at 2:30 am

      I usually grind roasted peanuts,garlic,a little bit curry leaves,tamarind.

      Reply
    27. Jesci

      September 29, 2013 at 2:32 am

      I used to see my grandma make it. I follow the same till now. Roasted peanuts. garlic, a little curry leaves, tamarind. I love peanut chutney!!

      Reply
    28. gourisha

      January 02, 2014 at 11:30 am

      Hi.sharmil..pls post.. how to prepare idli by MULTI GRAIN -atleast a five grains. … pls post as soon as possible….
      thanks a lot….

      Reply
      • SHARMILEE J

        January 02, 2014 at 1:55 pm

        Sure will post it in future

        Reply
    29. Kaleemullah

      January 26, 2014 at 2:02 pm

      good

      Reply
    30. Rajani Choudhary

      March 27, 2014 at 11:56 am

      Sharmileeji, I followed your method for this chutney and the result was superb….liked it a lot. Although I didn't add tadka in the end…it still tasted yummy.
      I usually just roast the peanuts and then grind it with red chillies, salt and tamarind- quick and tasty…going forward I will use your method whenever I have some extra time. 🙂
      Thank you
      Rajani

      Reply
    31. chhaaya

      August 31, 2016 at 8:43 am

      Just made it this morning and had it with dosas.At last,i have found just the right peanut chutney.Excellent..this is a keeper.

      Reply
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