Peanut onion chutney for idli, dosa, uthappam and most South Indian Breakfast dishes. There are a few different ways of making andhra peanut chutney, this is one such variation. Peanut chutney is one of the most made in most andhra homes to accompany breakfasts like idli or dosa.
This peanut chutney uses onions which adds a unique aroma to the chutney. You can also add curry leaves and fried gram to this chutney. We usually do not temper peanut chutney but if you prefer you can.
You make like these few other variations of peanut chutney
andhra style peanut chutney
peanut capsicum chutney
peanut mint chutney
ridgegourd peel groundnut chutney
Peanut onion chutney recipe below
Peanut onion chutney
Ingredients (1 cup = 240ml )
- 0.5 cup peanuts
- 0.5 cup onions (can use ¼ more)
- 0.5 tsp Cumin
- 2 sprigs curry leaves (optional)
- 2 tbsp fried gram / pottu kadali / putani (optional)
- 1 to 2 garlic cloves
- 2 to 3 green chilies or red chilies
- salt as needed
- 1 tbsp oil or as needed
- tamarind paste as needed (optional)
How to make the recipe
- Saute onions and slit green chilies for 3 mins or until the onions turn slightly pink. Set aside to cool.
- If using curry leaves fry them until crisp.
- Fry the peanuts on a medium heat until golden. Switch off the stove. Add cumin and garlic to the hot pan and saute for 1 to 2 mins. Cool all these as well.
- Blend them together with salt and water as needed. If using fried gram and tamarind paste you can just add it to the jar now.
- Serve with dosa, idli and uthappam.
NUTRITION (estimation only)
Alternative quantities provided in the recipe card are for 1x only, original recipe.
If you are new to cooking, follow my detailed step by step photo instructions for best results.
How to make peanut onion chutney
1. Heat a pan with oil as needed. Saute green chilies first and then onions until the raw smell has gone. This takes about 3 to 4 mins. Set these aside to cool.
2. In the same pan, roast the peanuts on a medium heat until golden. If using curry leaves, fry them first in oil until crisp. Curry leaves add a unique aroma, if you like you can use them.
3. Switch off the stove and add garlic and cumin. Toss well. Cool these as well.
4. Add them all to a blender along with salt. If using fried gram and tamarind paste add them to the blender jar.
5. Blend them all until smooth with just enough water.
Serve with dosa, idli or any other breakfast you like.
Pushkarini says
I made the chutney and it came well.my husband said it was tasty
swasthi says
Thanks for trying Pushkarini
Harshini says
How many hours can we story this recipe
swasthi says
It keeps good for 5 to 6 hrs without refregeration. In hot climate may be for 4 hours
Harshini says
I will try this really. It is so easy to cook
Vidya says
Hi swasthi
I tried this peanut chutney with Akki roti.. It was just delicious… My husband likes peanut chutney… As I tried once with coconut.. I really dint like…i was looking for some other versions without coconut.. This was liked by both of us.. Thanks…
swasthi says
Welcome Vidya
Glad to know you both liked it. Thanks for trying
🙂
Haritha says
Hai swasthi can I refrigerate this cutney for 2 days…..is there any such chutney that I can refrigerate in fridge or chilltray and use for 4 to 5 days….
swasthi says
Hi Haritha
Not this peanut chutney, the taste completely changes after refrigeration. You can try these pudina chutney (3 days), tomato chutney(2 days), coconut chutney (2 to 3 days). Actually it is not healthy to use refrigerated chutney due to the addition of dals. it causes vata in the long run. It may lead to digestive problems. I usually dry roast half kg of peanuts in the oven. Cool and put them in a jar. I also fry some green chilies in oil until completely wilted off and put them in fridge. I make this peanut chutney without onions on most mornings for breakfast. Quick and easy to make in the mornings, no need to roast, cool etc. It is only blending the ingredients. I also make the coconut chutney the same way, using all raw ingredients – coconut, fried gram, green chilies, coriander etc. You can make these chutneys under 5 mins. Hope these help
Ashwini says
I tried this recipe today .It came out very well. Very tasty to eat.thanks for the recipe.
swasthi says
Welcome Ashwini
Happy to know you liked it
Thank you
Prapulla says
Hi swathi you are awesome really your dishes are mouthwatering and easy to cook I enjoyed a lot .
swasthi says
Thanks Prapulla
Glad to know you like the dishes.
Poly says
Hey Shwati,
Tried the peanut onion chutney n it was really yum..every one at home loved it..very simple recipe but yummy..
swasthi says
Thank you poly. Glad to know you liked it.
SANDHYA says
I T IS VERY INTERESTING.VERY TASTY AND DELLICIOUS.I LIKE IT
swasthi says
Thanks Sandhya
Happy to know you liked it
veena says
so creamy Love this color
swasthi says
Thanks Veena