Peanut Ginger Chutney

This spicy ,sweet ,tangy chutney / dip is a very good accompaniment for dosa ,idli,adai ,chapati etc or simply can be mixed with piping hot rice and ghee.The sweetness from the peanut,dry red chillies and ginger for spice and a little tamarind for the tangy combine and give a nice taste and flavor to this chutney.

Preparation Time : 10 mins
Cooking Time : Nil

Peanut Ginger Chutney

Ingredients

1 cup peanuts
1/4 cup channa dhall/bengal gram dhall
10-12 dry red chillies (spicy variety)
2 inch ginger piece
tiny ball of tamarind
jaggery - small piece
1 tbsp grated coconut
salt

Method

• In a skillet heat a little oil.
• Roast the peanuts until crisp and keep aside.
• Roast the channa dhall until golden brown. Take care not to burn them.
• Roast the dry red chillies until the pungency is lost and they are lightly crisp.
• Mix all these and cool for about 10 - 15 mins
• Blend into a coarse powder by adding ginger,salt,jaggery and tamarind.
• Add in the grated coconut,little water and grind the chutney.
• Check the salt and add if needed.