Verkadalai Chutney / Peanut Chutney is a protein rich chutney that can be served with Idli, Dosa, Upma. There are many variations in Peanut chutney. The color and taste of the chutney completely depends on the ingredients used. I am sharing my favourite Version. I have added tomatoes for tanginess. The peanut chutney is a great alternative for the regular coconut chutney. Roasting the peanuts make the peanuts crisp and brings all the taste outside.
Verkadalai Chutney / Peanut Chutney
Peanut Chutney / Verkadalai Chutney is a great breakfast side dish.
Ingredients
- 1 Tablespoon Gingelly oil
- 1 Onion
- 2 Small Tomatoes
- ⅓ Cup Peanuts / Groundnuts / Verkadalai
- Required Salt
- Required Water
Instructions
- Dry roast the peanuts. Cool them down. Mash them with your fingers so that the skin moves away from peanuts. Blow the skin out.
- Heat oil in a wok. Add in Onion and saute until glossy.
- Add in Tomatoes and salt to taste and saute until mushy.
- Cool them down completely. Blend them all together with minimal water.
- Serve peanut chutney with idli or dosa or any tiffin item.
Notes
- Tamarind can also be used for the tanginess.
Step by Step Photos on how to make Verkadalai Chutney / Peanut Chutney
- Dry roast peanuts. Cool them down. Mash them with your fingers. Blow on them so that the skin of the peanuts are removed.
- Heat oil in a wok. Add in onion and saute until glossy.
- Add in tomatoes and salt to taste and saute until mushy. Cool them down. Add peanut with this mixture and blend them into a smooth paste with minimal water.
- Serve them with idli and dosa.
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A decade before, peanut chutney was my favourite. I don't know why I stopped making it. Shall try it soon.
Wow ! The chutney sounds so rich , what a beautiful accompaniment with dosas , in fact if we make it spicy , it will taste awesome with pakoras too .
What a wonderful flavourful chutney. Looks awesome. I guess we can eat two more idlis extra when served with this delicious chutney..
While peanut chutney is made like every day, I don't mostly include tomatoes daily, only for one dish its added..must have been so good right..
Very different peanut chutney, mine is completely a different one. Adding onions and tomatoes sounds very interesting. Thanks for sharing.
Delicious n beautiful chutney. I can eat this with just about anything.
My fav chutney for idli and Dosa!!
My fav chutney for idli and Dosa.
I made peanut chutney for the first time a few days ago and absolutely love it. I now use it also on my sandwich as a spread. Its a versatile chutney.
As you mentioned this is a great alternative to the regular coconut chutney. Sounds very flavorful.
That's a beautiful alternative to the regular coconut chutney. So flavourful and vibrantly!
I too often make groundnut chutney for dosas. But I also add coconut to the chutney. This seems to be a classic recipe.