Peanut Chutney

• Peanuts     - 1/4 c
• Roasted Chana dal/Bengal gram     - 1/4c
• Green Chili or Dry Red Chilies     - 1/2
• Ginger     - 1/4 inch 
• Sesame seeds     -  1/2 Tbsp
• Curry leaves     - 12 
• Veg. Oil     - 1/2 Tbsp
• Asafoetida/Hing     - a pinch 
• Salt     -  as required
• Water     - as required

 

1. Heat oil in a pan.
2. Fry the peanuts on a low to medium flame for 5 minutes.
3. Add the curry leaves and fry for a minute.
4. Add the Roasted Chana dal, Sesame seeds and Asafoetida and fry for 2-3 minutes on a low flame.
5. Take care not to brown/burn this, else the chutney might taste bitter.
6. Let this mixture cool.
7. Grind this along with Ginger, Green chilies and Salt.
8. Add water and grind the chutney to a smooth consistency.
9. Check the Salt and add more if required.
10. Serve this Peanut chutney with Idli, Dosa, Medu vada, Rava dosa or Uttapam.