CHUTNEY VARIETIES:- GROUNDNUT CHUTNEY

We can prepare this groundnut chutney in powder form and store it in refrigerator ( as garlic added). When needed, just add water, and seasoning.

INGREDIENTS:-

Roasted Ground nut - 1 cup (200 gms)
Red chilly - 2 or 3
Garlic Cloves - 2 cloves (optional)
Salt to taste
Jaggery powder - 1/4 tsp

For Seasoning:-
Asafoetida
Curry leaves - 1 leaflet
Oil  - 1 tsp
Mustard Seeds - 1/2 tsp


METHOD:-

In a mixer jar, add the roasted groundnut, red chillies, salt, garlic cloves. Grind to powder. Add jaggery and water, grind to chutney consistency.   Remove it and store it in a bowl.

In a pan, heat oil and add mustard seeds. Allow it to splutter. Add curry leaves and asafoetida. Add this seasoning to groundnut chutney.

Tastes better with hot idly, dosa, Venpongal.