This chutney is a great accompaniment to steamed idlis. Made with tomatoes, chillies, roasted peanuts and tamarind, it is tangy and spicy. Delicious and unique from the usual coconut chutney. It consist of ingredients that have vital health benefits and definitely worth consuming on a regular basis.
Tomatoes are considered a superfood packed with antioxidants, dietary fiber and vitamins. They are good for your skin and eyes. Helps prevent several types of cancer, maintains strong bones, good for the heart and kidneys. Rich in potassium that aids in controlling heart rate and blood pressure.
Peanuts are rich in protein, vitamins, minerals, nutrients and antioxidants. They lower bad cholesterol and increase good cholesterol in the body. Regulates blood sugar and helps you fight depression. Vitamin E in peanuts protects the skin. They are a good source of monounsaturated fats which is healthy for the heart.
Tomatoes are considered a superfood packed with antioxidants, dietary fiber and vitamins. They are good for your skin and eyes. Helps prevent several types of cancer, maintains strong bones, good for the heart and kidneys. Rich in potassium that aids in controlling heart rate and blood pressure.
Peanuts are rich in protein, vitamins, minerals, nutrients and antioxidants. They lower bad cholesterol and increase good cholesterol in the body. Regulates blood sugar and helps you fight depression. Vitamin E in peanuts protects the skin. They are a good source of monounsaturated fats which is healthy for the heart.
Tomato Peanut Chutney
(Serves 4)
Ingredients:
2 large tomatoes (chopped)
4 dried red thai chillies
1/2 cup raw peanuts
1 tablespoon tamarind
1 large clove of garlic (chopped)
1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
2 tablespoons oil
salt
Method:
In a skillet, dry roast peanuts, cool and remove skin. Keep aside.
Heat oil in a pan, add red chillies, garlic, followed by tomatoes and turmeric powder. When tomatoes are soft and pulpy, switch off the flame.
Grind the roasted peanuts, tomato mixture, tamarind and salt with very little water.
Tempering
Ingredients:
2 tablespoons oil
1/4 teaspoon mustard seeds
1 sprig of curry leaves
Method:
Heat oil, add mustard seeds and curry leaves. Saute for few seconds and shut off flame.
Add tempering to chutney, mix and enjoy with steaming hot Rava Idlis.
(Serves 4)
Ingredients:
2 large tomatoes (chopped)
4 dried red thai chillies
1/2 cup raw peanuts
1 tablespoon tamarind
1 large clove of garlic (chopped)
1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
2 tablespoons oil
salt
Method:
In a skillet, dry roast peanuts, cool and remove skin. Keep aside.
Heat oil in a pan, add red chillies, garlic, followed by tomatoes and turmeric powder. When tomatoes are soft and pulpy, switch off the flame.
Grind the roasted peanuts, tomato mixture, tamarind and salt with very little water.
Tempering
Ingredients:
2 tablespoons oil
1/4 teaspoon mustard seeds
1 sprig of curry leaves
Method:
Heat oil, add mustard seeds and curry leaves. Saute for few seconds and shut off flame.
Add tempering to chutney, mix and enjoy with steaming hot Rava Idlis.
