Peanut chutney(dip)

Ingredients

1.roasted peanuts-1/2cup

2.bengal gram/chana daal/split black grams-1/2cup

3.garlic cloves-4-5

4.tamarind pulp-1/2 tbsp

5. Green chilli-2

7.salt- to taste

8.water- to adjust consistency 

For tempering

1.curry leaves-9-10

2. Mustard seeds-1 tsp

3.asafoetida- a pinch

4. Oil-1/2 tbsp

Method

1. Dry roast Bengal gram and soak in hot water till it becomes soft. Minimum for 30 minutes.

2. In a blender, grind peanuts,green chilli,garlic,2-3 curry leaves, tamarind and roasted Bengal gram using little water.

3. In a pan, heat oil ,add mustard seeds, when starts crackle add curry leaves and asafoetida and put it in the chutney mixture.mix well.

4. Your peanut chutney is ready. Serve it with dosa, idli and Uthappam.

note

1.you can use roasted grams instead of bengal gram.