Peanut and Fried Bengal gram Chutney | Palli-Putna Dal Chutney | Protein Rich

Peanut and Fried Bengal gram Chutney or Palli putnalu chuteny, tastes better for idlis, dosas and vadas. This is another nutritious recipe as the main ingredient here is groundnuts which are are rich in proteins.

Ingredients:

1. Peanuts - 1 cup
2. Fried Bengal gram - 1 cup
3. Dry Red Chillies - 4 Nos
4. Garlic Pearls - 4 Nos
5. Coriander Seeds - 1 tsp
6. Cumin Seeds - 1 tsp
7. Tamarind Pulp - 2 tsps
8. Coriander Leaves - 1/4 bunch
9. Salt - As per taste
10. Oil - 1 tbsp

To Temper:

1. Mustard Seeds - 1 tsp
2. Cumin Seeds - 1 tsp
3. Urad Dal - 2 tsps
4. Curry Leaves - 5 to 6 Nos.
5. Oil - 1 tbsp

Procedure:

1. Heat oil in a small kadai.
2. Add cumin and coriander seeds and let them crackle.
3. Add red chillies. Once red chillies turn black, add tamarind pulp and garlic pearls.

4. Now add peanuts and saute well.
5. Once you hear the chit pat sound of peanuts breaking, switch off the flame and let it cool down completely.

6. Meanwhile grind fried bengal gram to a smooth powder.

7. Once above fried peanut mixture cools down, add it to this fried bengal gram powder.
8. Also add salt and coriander leaves and grind well.

9. During grinding, add almost a cup of water so that it turns to chutney.
10. Scoop out from the mixer and take into a bowl.
11. Again heat oil in the small kadai and fry ingredients under temper and pour that into the chutney bowl.
12. Peanut & Fried gram chutney is ready to serve.

Serving Suggestions:

1. Tastes better for idlis, dosas and vadas.