Make this chutney in a jiffy, by mixing together all the ingredients with yogurt: ground roasted peanuts, seasonings and cilantro (optional). That's it!
1/2 cupRaw 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.
Ready to serve with your favorite snacks, such as Sabudana Vada, Thalipeeth, etc., or just slather on a slice of fresh bread.
Serve with plain or Masala Idli, Dosa, Utthappam, etc.
Spread on top of Rice cakes.
Serve with 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.
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.
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.
With your fingers, push the fluffy skins to one side of the plate.
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.
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.
Crushed peanuts are ready for making Chutney.
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.