Peanut chutney facts for kids
Plain dosa with peanut chutney (pictured left)
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| Type | Chutney |
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| Course | Side dish |
| Region or state | Indian subcontinent |
| Main ingredients | Peanut |
| Ingredients generally used | Chiles, salt, and tamarind |
Peanut chutney is a yummy, slightly spicy sauce from the Indian subcontinent. It's often served as a side dish with different snacks and breakfast foods.
How to Make Peanut Chutney
To make peanut chutney, first, you gently fry peanuts in a little oil. Then, you grind them up with green chilies or dried chilies. You also add some salt and a tangy fruit called tamarind. Sometimes, people add fried garlic and lemon juice for extra taste.
All these ingredients are blended together with some water until smooth. After that, you can add a special seasoning. This seasoning is made by frying cumin seeds, mustard seeds, and curry leaves. This gives the chutney a wonderful aroma!
What to Eat with Peanut Chutney
Peanut chutney is a great side dish for many popular foods. It goes well with idlis and all kinds of dosas. You can also enjoy it with rottes, punugulu, and pakodas. It's a tasty addition to many other snacks and breakfast meals!
