Peanut Chutney / Groundnut Chutney/ Verkadalai Chutney/ Nilakadalai Chutney - Side dish for idli, dosa

Today I am going to share a simple chutney recipe here. It is Peanut Chutney. It is also called as Ground nuts and in tamil it is called as Nilakadalai or Verkadalai. This chutney happens to be my hubby's favorite chutney. It is very easy to make and is delicious. This chutney makes a wonderful side dish for Idly and dosa.

Nilakadalai / Verkaladi Chutney

What are the ingredients needed?

Raw peanuts, 1/2 cup

Red chillies, 2-3 nos

Garlic, 2-3 cloves (optional)

Tamarind, small gooseberry size

Grated coconut, 1/4 cup

Salt to taste.

To temper

Oil, 2 teaspoon

Mustard seeds, 1/2 teaspoon

Urad dal, 1 teaspoon

Curry leaves, 1 sprig

Asafoetida, a pinch

Peanut Chutney

How it is made?

1. Dry roast the peanuts till it is lightly golden and let it cool down. 
2. Then grind these roasted peanuts, along with red chillies, tamarind, grated coconut and garlic (if using) into fine paste. Add water as required to grind it smoothly.
3. Then heat the skillet and add oil and mustard seeds, when they crack, add urad dal, curry leaves and asafoetida and fry for a minute or two.Then add this tempering to the ground paste and mix well. Adjust the consistency as required and also the salt as per requirement. 
4. Serve it with idly or dosa.

Notes:

• After roasting the peanuts and as soon as turning off the heat, add required dry chillies to the peanuts, mix and let it cool along with it. This will give slight roasted effect to the chillies.
• For more healthier version, you can skip grated coconut and the tempering. 

If interested, do check the other chutneys I have already posted: 

• Coconut Chutney
• Kothamalli chutney
• Tomato Chutney