Andhra Style Peanut Chutney Recipe With Tomatoes | Tangy Peanut Tomato Chutney

Ingredients

• 1 cup Roasted Peanuts (Moongphali) with skin removed
• 2 Tomatoes
• 3 cloves Garlic
• 3 Green Chillies
• 15 grams Tamarind
• 1 teaspoon Oil
• 1 teaspoon Mustard seeds (Rai/ Kadugu)
• 1 teaspoon White Urad Dal (Split)
• 1 sprig Curry leaves
• 2 Dry Red Chillies
• Salt to taste

Steps

1. To begin making the Andhra Style Peanut Chutney Recipe, prep all the ingredients and keep them ready.
2. If using raw peanuts, dry roast them in a pan over medium heat until they turn golden brown and aromatic. Allow them to cool.
3. In about a cup of boiling water, blanch the tomatoes for about 5 minutes, slit the tomatoes slightly at the end so that it's easier to peel. Peel the blanched tomatoes, chop them and keep aside to cool.
4. In a blender or food processor, add the roasted peanuts, chopped tomatoes, green chilies, garlic cloves, tamBlend all the ingredients together, gradually adding a little water as needed, until you achieve a smooth and thick chutney consistency. Adjust salt and tanginess by adding more tamarind if desired.
5. Check the salt and adjust to suit your taste. Transfer the Andhra Peanut Chutney to a serving bowl.
6. Heat oil in a small pan over medium heat. Add mustard seeds and let them splutter. Then, add white split urad dal, dry red chilies, asafoetida, and curry leaves. Saute for a few seconds until aromatic until the dal has turned golden brown and crisp.
7. Pour the prepared tempering over the blended Andhra peanut chutney mixture and mix well to incorporate the flavors.
8. Andhra peanut chutney can be served immediately with dosa, idli, uttapam, rice, or any South Indian dish of your choice.
9. Serve the Andhra Style Peanut Chutney with Ragi Idli or Ghee Masala Dosa Recipe for a wholesome breakfast.