Peanut Chutney Recipe | Andhra Style Groundnut Chutney for Idli, Dosa & Rice

Peanut Chutney Recipe or Andhra Style Groundnut Chutney

Make Andhra-style peanut chutney at home! This flavorful chutney combines roasted peanuts, garlic, red chilies, and tamarind for a rich, nutty taste. Perfect as a side with idli, dosa, upma, pongal, vada, or hot rice. Quick, easy, and authentically South Indian.

🛒 Ingredients

• Raw Peanuts (Groundnuts) – 1 cup

• Dry Red Chilies – 4–5 (or Green Chilies – 3, adjust spice)

• Garlic – 2–3 cloves

• Tamarind – small piece (or ½ tsp paste)

• Salt – to taste

• Oil – 1 tsp

For Tempering (optional, enhances taste):

• Oil – 1 tsp

• Mustard Seeds – ½ tsp

• Urad Dal – ½ tsp

• Curry Leaves – 6–8

🔪 Preparation Method

1. Dry roast peanuts until golden and remove the skin.

2. Heat 1 tsp oil, fry red chilies and garlic until aromatic.

3. Blend roasted peanuts, fried chilies, garlic, tamarind, and salt into a smooth paste (add little water as needed).

4. (Optional) Prepare tempering with mustard seeds, urad dal, and curry leaves, then pour over the chutney.

✅ Serving Suggestions

• Serve with idli, dosa, upma, pongal, vada, or hot rice.

• Can also be used as a spread for sandwiches, rolls, or wraps.

📦 Storage & Usage

• Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2–3 days.

• Stir before serving to maintain smooth texture.

• Can also be frozen in small portions for longer shelf life.