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peanut yogurt chutney with Vada

Peanut Yogurt Chutney

Make this chutney in a jiffy, by mixing together all the ingredients with yogurt: ground roasted peanuts, seasonings and cilantro (optional). That's it!
5 from 5 votes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
0 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Condiment, Side Dish
Cuisine Indian, Maharashtrian
Servings 6 people
Calories 87 kcal

Equipment

  • Electric blender, food processor or spice grinder to crush roasted peanuts. Manually operated nut-grinder works well too.

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup crushed roasted peanuts
  • 1/2 cup Yogurt - plain, unflavored whole milk preferred; low fat/non-fat yogurt OK too
  • 1/4 tsp Salt adjust as per preference
  • 1/8 tsp sugar (optional)
  • 1/2 tsp Cumin powder
  • 1/4 tsp Red chilli powder (Cayenne) adjust as per spiciness desired
  • 2 tbsp Water adjust as needed to get the consistency you wish
  • 2 tbsp Fresh coriander leaves (optional) - chopped cilantro

Roasting Raw Peanuts for the Chutney

  • 1/2 cup Raw peanuts (or skinless blanched peanuts) pink/red skin; blanched peanuts are typically skinless

Instructions
 

  • Place yogurt in a bowl and whip till smooth with a whisk or a fork.
  • Add all remaining ingredients and stir to mix.
    Peanut Yogurt Chutney-mixture
  • Ready to serve with your favorite snacks, such as Sabudana Vada, Thalipeeth, etc., or just slather on a slice of fresh bread.
    Peanut Yogurt Chutney-ready
  • Serve with plain or Masala Idli, Dosa, Utthappam, etc.
    Peanut Yogurt Chutney with Idli
  • Spread on top of Rice cakes.
  • Serve with savory pancakes.
    Peanut Yogurt Chutney and savory pancakes
  • Enjoy!

How to make Crushed Roasted Peanuts from Raw/Blanched Peanuts

  • Place the raw peanuts in a carbon steel wok or a wide, heavy bottomed frying pan ( cast iron or stainless steel preferred)
    I do not recommend using non-stick coated wok/pan for roasting the peanuts: the dry heat can damage the non-stick coating
  • On medium heat, roast the peanuts, stirring constantly for 5-7 min.
    Do NOT use high heat, or the peanuts will start to burn on the surface without getting roasted through.
    As the peanuts get roasted, you begin to see them sizzle, a few might pop, and brown spots start to appear on the surface. Near the end of the roasting time, decrease heat to prevent burning.
    Note:
    If you're using blanched, skinless peanuts, skip the next two steps: those instructions are for peeling the skins and removing the peels of the roasted peanuts.
    Roasted peanuts with red skin
  • Transfer peanuts to a large plate and set aside, away from the hot burner, to cool thoroughly.
    When cooled, but slightly warm, begin to peel the skins: pick up a small fistful of peanuts and scrub gently between your palm and fingers.
    The papery skins peel off easily. A few peanuts escape being peeled - rub them off individually. Place the peeled peanuts in a different part of the plate to collect separately.
    Pick up another fistful of peanuts and repeat the scrubbing and rubbing technique. Continue until all the peanuts are peeled.
    scrubbing off skins of roasted peanuts
  • roasted peanuts- rub off the skins
  • Now remove the peels from the nuts:
    Hold the plate with both hands and gently toss the peanuts in the plate 2-3 times. The feathery skins "fly" a bit and collect on the far end of the plate, while the heavier nuts stay closer to you. See the accompanying picture.
    toss the roasted peanuts
  • With your fingers, push the fluffy skins to one side of the plate.
    peanuts-collect the skins
  • Then push them off the plate - collect them on the counter or in a large plate/bowl, keeping the nuts with a few remaining skins on the plate.
    Repeat the tossing action to remove the remaining peels. You may have to do this 3-4 times to remove all the peels.
    Your roasted peanuts are now ready to be powdered.
    roasted peanuts with skins removed
  • Grind the roasted peanuts, with pulse action, to a slightly coarse powder with a spice grinder, food processor or blender. You can also use a cheese grater or nut-mill for doing this.
    grind the roasted peanuts
  • Crushed peanuts are ready for making Chutney.
    crushed roasted peanuts-to store

Notes

Storing leftovers:
  • Store leftover Chutney in a glass container with a lid and refrigerate:
    • Use within 2-3 days
  • I do not recommend freezing the chutney: the texture upon thawing is not very good.

Nutrition

Calories: 87kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 4gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 3mgSodium: 193mgPotassium: 119mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 56IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 34mgIron: 1mg
Keyword chutney, chutney for appey, chutney for dosa/idli, chutney for sandwiches, creamy dip, crushed roasted Peanuts, dried coconut powder, Maharashtrian, Sabudana Vada, Upvas-suitable chutney
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