Peanut Chutney

Ingredients:

Roasted Peanuts-2 cups

Coriander leaves-1/4 bunch

Salt to taste

Garlic cloves-5-6

Green chillies-6-7

Method:

1.If you dont have roasted peanuts then in a heated pan on slow flame roast the peanuts till they get nicely roasted.Let them cool down.

2. In a blender add roasted peanuts,garlic cloves, green chillies,coriander leaves,salt to taste,add little water and then blend it till it forms into smooth paste.Transfer it in a serving bowl.

For Tempering:

Ingredients:

Mustard seeds- 1 tbsp

Dry whole red chillies-4

Asafoetida(hing)-1pinch

Curry leaves-5

Oil-1tbsp

Method:

1.Heat oil in a pan and add hing,mustard seeds,dry red chillies,curry leaves.Let it splutter for 2-3 min,switch off the flame and immediately add this tempering to the peanut chutney.

2.Serve this chutney with idli/dosa or with parathas/snacks.

PS.You can store this chutney in refrigerator for few days and can use it when needed.