This Peanut-Coconut Chutney packs flavor, texture, and nutrition, making it a wholesome vegan dish. Its mildly sweet, spicy taste and crunchy texture will have you reaching out for more helpings. Enjoy with hot dosa, idli, or turn it into a dip with your favorite chips!
Course Chutney, Dip
Cuisine Indian, South Indian
Keyword Chana Dal, Chutney, cumin seeds, Curry Leaves, dosa chutney, Fresh Coconut, groundnut, groundnut chutney, groundnuts, Mustard Seeds, peanuts, south indian chutney, Sweet and spicy chutney
Special Diet Gluten Free, Grain Free, No Added Sugar, Vegan, Vegetarian
Heat pan on a stove top, add a drop of oil (oil is optional). Roast peanuts and chana dal for 2-3 minutes on medium flame.
Transfer these to a blender jar. Add fresh coconut, chili pepper, salt and blend.
Add water and blend more to a coarse texture.
Heat oil in a pan and sauté tempering ingredients (mustard and cumin seeds, urad dal, curry leaves and dry red chili) till mustard and cumin seeds crackle.
Add the tempering to the blended contents. Mix well before serving.