Creamy Roasted Peanut Chutney with Tamarind and Chiles

Name: Creamy Roasted Peanut Chutney with Tamarind and Chiles (Andhra-Style Peanut Chutney)
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons chana dal; 1 green chile; 1 cup roasted peanuts; 1-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and finely chopped; Kosher salt; 1 teaspoon ghee; ½ teaspoon mustard seeds; ¼ teaspoon white urad dal (split); 1 sprig curry leaves; 2 dry red chiles

Andhra-Style Peanut Chutney

Preparation info

Yield:
10
servings

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

Everyday Indian from Archana’s Kitchen

By Archana Doshi

Published 2026

About

A bold and nutty Andhra-style chutney, this chutney is made with roasted peanuts, red chiles, garlic, and tamarind, creating a spicy, tangy, and creamy chutney that pairs perfectly with idlis, dosas, and even rotis!

Ingredients

2 teaspoons white urad dal (split)
2 tablespoons chana dal
1

Asia
India
Andhra Pradesh
Breakfast
Vegetarian

Method

In a pan over medium heat, add the urad dal and chana dal and roast until the dals start to turn light brown and smell toasted and nutty. Add the curry leaves and green chile. Stir for 1 minute, then turn off the heat. Let cool for 5 minutes.

In a blender jar, add the roasted dal mixture, peanuts, ginger, salt, to taste, and ½ cup water and blend to make a smooth paste. Transfer to a bo