Peanut Chutney

Ingredients

Base Ingredients

• ½ cup Peanuts (roasted)
• 5-6 Shallots (Sambar Onion)
• 1 Red Chilli (Kashmiri)
• ½ inch Ginger
• ½ tsp Vinegar
• Pepper powder to taste
• Salt to taste
• Water as required

Directions

1. Prepare the ingredients

   • Peel and roughly chop the shallots.
   • Break the red chilli into pieces.
   • Slice the ginger into smaller bits for easy grinding.

2. Grind the ingredients

   • Add peanuts, shallots, red chilli, ginger, vinegar, pepper powder, and salt to a mixer jar.
   • Start grinding and add water gradually in between to help blend smoothly.

3. Adjust consistency

   • Ensure the chutney remains slightly thick and not too runny by controlling the water quantity.
   • Blend to a smooth or slightly coarse paste, as per preference.

4. Serve and store

   • Transfer the chutney to a bowl and serve fresh.
   • Store in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 2 days.