Kadalai Chutney - Peanut Chutney - 2

Working with the soil and nature is akin to meditation methinks. Spending time working outside among greenery is restorative to the soul. While physical activity is better than no activity at all when done outdoors is the best way to feel a sense of peace with entertainment being provided by the birds and insects.

To be able to see nature in all its glory is a gift that is not available to everyone and that is a sad thing. Those of us who have the privilege of access to these green spaces shouldn't take it for granted and be mindful of preserving those spaces.

Have you seen a cauliflower seed? It is little more than a mustard in size but thats grows into a tasty cauliflower. How many ever times you see this miracle, it is impossible to not wonder about the possibilities. The power and restorative properties that nature provides is nothing short of miraculous. The funny thing is miracles like this happens all around.

While being outside and working with the soil is meditative for some people, quite a few people I know consider cooking to be a meditative process as well. So whichever camp you fall in, this recipe is bound to please you.

Everyone needs a quick chutney for morning breakfast, for us it is mostlt on weekends. If you had a late start in the morning or are making plans for an elaborate lunch and want something quick, this peanut chutney is just what is needed. I found this recipe on YouTube.
Recipe in pictures,

Get the ingreidents ready for the chuntey - peanuts, green chilies, garlic followed by the cumin seeds and the roasted channa dal (pottukadalai).
In a pan add a tsp of oil saute the green chilies, garlic and when the garlic turns slightly brown add the roasted channa dal and saute till it gets brown a bit. Add salt.
Add in the peanuts and give it mix. Add salt. Cool and transfer to a blender and blend to a smooth paste with addition of just enough water to let the blades turn.
Transfer to a container. Prepare seasoning in a small pan and pour over the chutney.

Peanut Chutney - 2
Preparation Time:10 minutes
Cooking Time:15 minutes
Ingredients

2 cups of peanuts

6-8 galric cloves

3 green chilies

1/2 cup of roasted channa dal (pottukadalai)

1 tsp of cumin seeds

salt to taste

seasonings - mustard seeds, split urad dal, cumin seeds and curry leaves

2 tsp of oil

Method

In a saute pan add 1/2 tsp of oil,saute the garlic and green chilies, once the garlic starts to turn brown, add the cumin seeds followed by the roasted channa dal.

Add in the peanuts and salt. Let cool.

Transfer the contents to a blender and with the addition of some water blend to a smooth paste. Rinse out the blender and add the water to the chutney and thin the chutney to the required consistency.

In a small pan add oil, add the mustard seeds, cumin, urad dal and let it change color. Add in the curry leaves and pour over the chutney.

Serve with idli, dosai or paniyaram or any of the breakfast items.
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