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PALLI CHUTNEY

A delicious condiment or dip made of peanuts, garlic, green chilies and topped with a crackling tempering.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Chutneys, condiments
Cuisine: Andhra, Telangana
Keyword: Chutney, plant based, vegan
Servings: 4 Servings
Author: Shravani Abhishek

Equipment

  • Blender
  • Skillet

Ingredients

Palli chutney base

  • ½ cup Peanuts
  • 1 Green chilies
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • ½ tsp Cumin seeds

Tempering

  • 1 tbsp Cooking oil
  • 1 tsp Mustard seeds
  • 1 tsp Cumin seeds
  • 1 tsp Urad dal
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 1 sprig curry leaves
  • 2 Dry red chilies
  • 1 pinch Turmeric powder

Instructions

Let's make the Palli chutney/peanut chutney base

  • Heat a skillet, add in 2 tbsp of oil, once it's hot add in cumin seeds, peeled garlic cloves, slit green chili, peanuts and roast until peanuts release a nutty aroma and turn golden brown.
  • Let this mixture cool down to room temperature. Then transfer these to blender, add salt, little water and blend to make a smooth paste.
  • Taste and adjust the seasoning, add more water to adjust the consistency of chutney to your liking. Blend it again, transfer this chutney to a bowl and keep aside.

Tempering time!!!

  • Heat the skillet, add oil and once it's hot add in mustard seeds, cumin seeds and urad dal. Let them splutter.
  • Now add in torn dry red chilies, torn curry leaves, thinly chopped garlic cloves and fry until garlic turns golden brown. Add in pinch of turmeric powder and turn off the heat.
  • Transfer this sizzling tadka to the Palli chutney, and serve it with Idli, Dosa or any tiffin of your choice.