Peanut Chutney

Peanut Chutney

This is my ‘favoritest’ chutneys. It can double as a dip as well. Very versatile…I sometimes use this in stir fries for that peanutty tinge.

-1 cup peanuts
-1/4 onion
-1/2 tbsp canola oil
-5-6 dried red chillies
-2-3 whole garlic cloves
-1 tsp tamarind paste
-3-4 tbs water, depending on the chutney consistency
-salt as needed

1. Roast peanuts and dried red chillies in oil until slightly brown. Set aside. Do not over-roast; the whole dish will have a burnt flavor.
2. Blend together peanuts, chillies, garlic, salt, tamarind along with water. Blend as little or more for a chunky or smooth chutney.
3. Now cook this chutney in a skillet on medium for 5-8 min until you can smell the wonderful aroma of peanuts.

‘Fake’ Peanut chutney

How would you make peanut chutney in the absence of peanuts? Fear not! You can substitute peanut butter in place of whole peanuts! Yes. Use the same ingredients as above except to replace 1 cup peanuts with 2-3 tbsp peanut butter.

Also for hotness, I tried Tabasco hot sauce instead of dried red chillies.

You can completely eliminate the blender if you use peanut butter, Tabasco, finely chopped onion and garlic.