Hampi Chutney

 I had this tasty peanut chutney in a local restaurant on our way to Chikkamagaluru from Bangalore. My peanut chutney has only roasted peanuts, red chili,, mustard and urad dal. This chutney is served with dosa and idly.

Ingredients:

1 cup peanuts

5 pearl onions

5 green chili

4 garlic pods

1/2 inch garlic, peeled

1 teaspoon cumin

handful fresh mint

1 Tablespoon fresh coconut

handful cilantro

grape size tamarind

1 teaspoon sesame oil for tempering

1 teaspoon mustard

3-4 curry leaves

                                                         

Method:

1. Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a pan on medium heat. Roast the peanuts for 5 minutes. Then add pearl onion, garlic, ginger, green chili and sauté for couple minutes. Then add cumin seeds, tamarind and mint. Sauté for couple minutes. Turn the stove off. Add coconut. Allow to cool completely.

                                   

2. Transfer everything to a blender. Add cilantro and salt as required. Grind to a smooth thick chutney, adding water as required. Transfer to a bowl.

3. Temper mustard and curry leaves in 1 teaspoon oil and pour it over the chutney. Serve with dosa or idly.