Onion and Peanut Chutney
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Description
This simple and quick Onion and Peanut Chutney is a flavorful accompaniment for dosa, idlis, or even mixed with rice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 big red onion, chopped
- 1 handful of roasted peanuts, husk free
- 3-4 spicy dried red chilies
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- For tempering:
- a pinch of asafetida
- 1/4 tsp mustard seeds
- Fresh curry leaves
- 1 tsp sesame oil
Instructions
- In a wok, kadai, or frying pan, heat 1 tsp of sesame oil over medium heat.
- Add the chopped red onion, roasted peanuts, and dried red chilies to the pan.
- Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onions become translucent.
- Remove from heat and allow the mixture to cool slightly.
- Transfer the cooled mixture to a grinder or food processor and grind to a smooth paste.
- In the same pan, heat another 1 tsp of sesame oil for tempering.
- Add a pinch of asafetida, 1/4 tsp mustard seeds, and fresh curry leaves to the hot oil.
- Once the mustard seeds start to splutter, pour the tempering over the ground chutney.
- Mix well and serve with idlis, dosas, rice, or chapatis.
Notes
This chutney pairs well with South Indian dishes like dosa and idli. It can also be mixed with rice for a quick meal. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week. Adjust the number of chilies based on your spice preference.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 4 grams
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 10 grams
- Carbohydrates: 12 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 4 grams
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
