Peanut and White Sesame Seed Chutney

Peanut and White Sesame Seed Chutney

When you are fed up of the routine chutneys that you make with your Idlis and Dosas, you can try this Peanut and White Sesame Seed Chutney. This is a mild and nutritious chutney that tastes great and which you can store for a week in the refrigerator.

Peanuts are a great source of proteins, vitamins and minerals. If you make this chutney with the peanut skin, a lot of fiber is added.

White Sesame seeds are a good source of energy and Omega 6. They are also rich in fiber, iron, calcium, magnesium and phosphorous, which help boost energy levels. Sesame seeds also have the highest quotient of Vitamin D.

Try including this in your morning diet at least a few times a month.

Ingredients:

1 Cup Peanuts

1/4 Cup White Sesame Seeds

A small marble sized ball of tamarind ( soaked in 1/4 cup of water and pulp removed)

Salt to taste

1/4 Tsp Turmeric Powder

1/2 Tsp Cumin Seeds ( Jeera)

1/2 Tsp Chilli Powder

5 Dry Red Chillies

For the tempering:

1/2 Tsp Mustard seeds

2 Dry Red Chillies

1 Sprig Curry Leaves

Let's get started:

Dry roast the peanuts on low flame till well roasted. Don't let it turn black. Remove on to a plate to cool.

Dry roast the 5 red chillies. Put in a blender along with the peanuts with skin on ,cumin seeds, white sesame seeds, chilli powder, salt and turmeric powder. Pulse for a few minutes.

Add the tamarind pulp and just enough water to grind to a smooth chutney.

In a small pan, heat 1 Tsp oil, add the mustard seeds, red chillis and curry leaves. When the mustard seeds stop spluttering, add it to the chutney.

Mix well and serve with Idlis, Dosas or Vadas.

This is a great way to include nutrition in your daily meal.

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