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    Home » Condiments » Andhra Style Chutney Recipe | How to Make Chutney for Dosa & Idli

    Published: Sep 3, 2019 · Modified: Apr 17, 2021 by Priya * This post may contain affiliate links.

    Andhra Style Chutney Recipe | How to Make Chutney for Dosa & Idli

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    a set of hands holding a bowl of Andhra Style Peanut & Tomato Chutney & text at the bottom
    a set of hands holding a bowl of Andhra Style Peanut & Tomato Chutney & text at the bottom

    Peanut Tomato Chutney is a popular chutney recipe from Andhra Pradesh, India. It serves as a great side for Idli/Dosa/Uttapam/Pessarattu. Simple & delicious.

    a set of hands holding a bowl of Andhra Style Peanut & Tomato Chutney

    Chutney is The quintessential side dish from Indian cuisine that gives a pleasant jolt to the taste buds and scores big with almost all types of snacks and meals.

    The aromatic, tangy, savory, and sweet taste of any chutney enhances the flavors and turns even a boring or simple dish into a delicacy.

    We Indians have a knack for preparing chutney using any available ingredients be it fruits or veggies. I have seen my mom do it and now I do it too.

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    As long as you have few staples in your pantry like roasted chana dal(or Bengal gram),  peanuts, cumin, fresh coconut, tamarind, or red chillies, you can quickly put together a chutney by mix and matching these ingredients.

    Chutneys have a distinct taste that can be used as a spread or a dip plus they also help to promote appetite and support digestion. 

    top angle shot of Andhra Style Peanut & Tomato Chutney in a bowl

    You will find a variety of chutney recipes being invented in an Indian kitchen every other day. I have watched my mom whip up chutneys in a jiffy using whatever she had at hand!

    So here are some tips for making the perfect chutney. It is best to stick to the to recommended proportions when combining herbs, vegetables, spices, and other flavorings in order to have the perfect taste.

    Overdoing the spices and salt could drastically affect the taste. Just in case you make your chutney a bit hotter than your tolerance level, grind in some mint leaves.

    If adding grated coconut, fresh coconut is always preferred. Depending on the color of the chutney you desire, add green or red chili.

    Most chutneys are a no-cook recipe, but roasting the ingredients in little oil before grinding the chutney, notches up the taste.

    Adding Chana Dal (or Bengal gram) also gives a nice nutty flavor and texture to the chutney. 

    peanuts in a box

    Since most Chutney recipes contain tamarind, lemon juice, and other acidic ingredients, it is important to prepare and store the chutney in non-reactive containers such as stainless steel, glass, or wood.

    Best to avoid aluminum containers. I like to add some kind of nuts in my chutneys because it lends a nice nutty flavor to the dish.

    Also, suggest that you grind the nuts coarsely first before adding in the rest of the ingredients. It gives a nice even texture to the chutney.

    I learned this tip from my friend's MIL and have been following it ever since. Another important step to make a good chutney is to not skip the tadka.

    Tadka on a chutney is a must on most of them. This is what gives the dish an extra zing.

    The best part about Chutney is that some of them are no-cook and can be made in just 5 minutes. 

    3 image collage showing the steps to make Andhra Style Peanut & Tomato Chutney

    This Andhra Style Peanut & Tomato Chutney recipe that I am sharing with you today is an exceptionally flavorful and delicious side dish while being traditional and authentic. It is a simple and tasty chutney.

    Being a South Indian, I am aware that recipes from Andhra are extremely flavorful. This cuisine is famous for its spicy powders and chutneys.

    Here is an interesting peanut & tomato chutney for you to try. For this, heat oil in a pan and saute roughly chopped tomatoes till they are soft and pulpy.

    Transfer it to a plate and heat oil in the same pan. This time fry peanuts (with no skin), garlic, and dried red chillies for 2 minutes.

    Take it off the flame and let it cool down. Then add everything to a blender along with salt and pulse it till smooth.

    For the tadka, add oil in a tadka pan, add mustard seeds, urad dal, and curry leaves. Once it crackles, pour this over the Chutney.

    Serve as a side with any dish like Dosa/Idli/Adai. 

    a bowl of Andhra Style Peanut & Tomato Chutney with a spoon in it

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    a bowl of Andhra Style Peanut & Tomato Chutney with a spoon in it

    Andhra Style Peanut & Tomato Chutney

    Peanut Tomato Chutney is a popular chutney recipe from Andhra Pradesh, India. It serves as a great side for Idli/Dosa/Uttapam/Pessarattu. Simple & delicious.
    4.21 from 69 votes
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    Course: accompaniment, condiment, dip, Side Dish
    Cuisine: andhra pradesh, Indian, South Indian
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes
    Servings: 4 people
    Author: Priya Lakshminarayan

    Ingredients 

    For the chutney

    • 1/2 tsp oil
    • 2 tomatoes
    • 1/2 tsp oil
    • 1 cup peanuts
    • 2 cloves garlic
    • 2-3 dried red chillies
    • salt as required

    For the tadka

    • 1 tsp oil
    • 2 tsp mustard seeds
    • 1 tbsp urad dal
    • 5-6 curry leaves

    Instructions

    For the chutney

    • Heat oil in a pan and saute roughly chopped tomatoes till they are soft and pulpy.
    • Transfer it to a plate and heat oil in the same pan.
    • This time fry peanuts (with no skin), garlic and dried red chillies for 2 minutes. Take it off the flame and let it cool down.
    • Then add everything to a blender along with salt and pulse it till smooth.

    For the tadka

    • For the tadka, add oil in a tadka pan, add mustard seeds, urad dal and curry leaves.
    • Once it crackles, pour this over the Andhra Style Peanut & Tomato Chutney.
    • Serve as a side with any dish.

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    Notes

    Reduce the red chillies if you want to keep this chutney mild.
    You can peel off the tomato skin once its cooked and before grinding for a different taste.
    Skip or reduce the garlic if you don't like the empowering taste.
    Add in a red bell pepper along with the tomatoes for an extra crunchy flavor. 
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    • Vegan Spinach & Peanut Chutney
    • Besan Chutney/Bombay Chutney
    • Coriander Mint Chutney
    • Indian Green Chutney with Leftover Lettuce Leaves
    • Amla Thokku/Indian Gooseberry Thokku
    • Tomato Thokku

    Andhra Style Peanut & Tomato Chutney in a green bowl

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    Comments

    1. Ranjani says

      April 21, 2021 at 1:02 pm

      Hi Priya, thanks for this recipe. I am wondering if I can add onion or coconut to this, will it affect the taste or will it give a different taste? Have you tried adding onion or coconut? what do you think?

      Reply
      • Priya says

        April 21, 2021 at 2:21 pm

        Hi Ranjani. While I have not tried adding onions or coconut, you can totally try it. The taste will differ but it should still taste good. The best thing about chutneys is that there is no right or wrong. 🙂

        Reply
    2. Ekta Mehta says

      April 15, 2021 at 2:37 am

      5 stars
      Excellent receipe. Perfect nutty fkavour. Just the right amount of spice. Enjoyed ieating it.

      Reply
      • Priya says

        April 15, 2021 at 11:44 am

        I am so glad you liked it. We love this chutney at home. Thank you.

        Reply
    3. Michele Wilson says

      December 28, 2020 at 5:53 pm

      Hello there, this chutney sounds delicious! Im womdering if theres any possibility in canning this chutney up and if so how long will it last in fridge? Im looking to try it out and can a couple for family members who are all curry lovers.

      Thank you

      Reply
      • Priya says

        December 28, 2020 at 6:13 pm

        Hi, thank you so much. Yes you can store it in the fridge for 4-5 days. You can also freeze it. Hope this answers your question.

        Reply
        • Michele Wilson says

          January 01, 2021 at 11:27 pm

          Hi Priya and Happy New Year!

          Thank you for getting back to me. It's a pity you can't seem to store it long term but thanks all the same. It's still an awesome chutney! Thanks so much for sharing it 🙂

          Mich

          Reply
          • Priya says

            January 02, 2021 at 4:26 pm

            Happy new year to you too. It does stay good for 4-5 days. Do give it a try and let me know how it goes. thank you. 🙂

            Reply
    4. Amanda says

      October 27, 2020 at 4:34 pm

      5 stars
      This looks so easy and delicious. I am going to make this one night for dinner this week!! Can't wait to see what you come up with next!

      ~ XOXO, Amanda

      Reply
      • Priya says

        October 27, 2020 at 4:35 pm

        Thank you so much Amanda! Please let me know how it was. 🙂

        Reply
    5. Emily says

      September 10, 2020 at 7:33 pm

      5 stars
      I love a good chutney and the flavors of peanuts and tomatoes in this one are so delicious!

      Reply
      • Priya says

        September 14, 2020 at 2:08 pm

        Yes, it is one delicious chutney. Do give it a try. Thank you

        Reply
    6. Erica says

      September 10, 2020 at 7:11 pm

      5 stars
      This sounds delicious and your photos are beautiful!

      Reply
      • Priya says

        September 14, 2020 at 2:08 pm

        Glad you like it. Thank you

        Reply
    7. Beth says

      September 10, 2020 at 7:04 pm

      5 stars
      This sounds so delicious and yummy! I can't wait to try this!

      Reply
      • Priya says

        September 14, 2020 at 2:07 pm

        Thank you so much

        Reply
    8. Bintu | Recipes From A Pantry says

      September 10, 2020 at 5:55 pm

      5 stars
      This sounds so tasty and full of delicious ingredients! Definitely giving this a go.

      Reply
      • Priya says

        September 14, 2020 at 2:07 pm

        Yes, it is indeed very flavorful. Thank you.

        Reply
    9. Jamie says

      September 10, 2020 at 5:38 pm

      5 stars
      I love trying foods from different cultures so I was super excited to try this recipe. It came out delicious and the flavors were spot on. Thank you so much!

      Reply
      • Priya says

        September 14, 2020 at 2:07 pm

        I am so happy to hear that. Thank you so much.

        Reply
    10. Andrea Metlika says

      August 21, 2020 at 2:57 pm

      5 stars
      This chutney sounds so flavorful and delicious!

      Reply
      • Priya says

        August 21, 2020 at 5:14 pm

        yes, it is in fact one of the most popular recipes on the blog. Thank you

        Reply
    11. Alexandra says

      August 09, 2020 at 10:46 pm

      5 stars
      This chutney is absolutely delicious. Chilli and garlic are my favourites, and this is so flavoursome.

      Reply
      • Priya says

        August 10, 2020 at 11:42 am

        oh yes, this chutney is very delicious and extremely popular on the blog. Thank you.

        Reply
    12. Audrey Varma says

      July 17, 2020 at 3:04 am

      Lovely ...it turns out really good...and best part is that its so tangy and tasty that its a regular demand at my place..dosas are incomplete without this one..!!!

      Reply
      • Priya says

        July 17, 2020 at 11:14 am

        That makes me so happy! Thank you so much 🙂

        Reply
    13. Anila Mathew says

      July 10, 2020 at 8:38 am

      5 stars
      utterly delicious!

      Reply
      • Priya says

        July 10, 2020 at 7:27 pm

        Thank you

        Reply
    14. Anila Mathew says

      July 10, 2020 at 8:38 am

      5 stars
      awesome

      Reply
    15. Sindhu Swamy says

      June 11, 2020 at 1:51 am

      5 stars
      Tried this recipe this morning with dosa, and it turned out to be very delicious and yummy.Absolutely loved it.Thank u so much.

      Reply
      • Priya says

        June 11, 2020 at 2:38 am

        So happy to hear that! Thank you so much.

        Reply
    16. Esther says

      June 07, 2020 at 11:47 pm

      I tried this recipe today morning and l am surprised to see that it looks exactly the colour as yours although I reduced the recipe by half and added as per my preference.Amazing,my morning would not be a morning without the amazing flavours blended into this chutney.
      I served it with South Indian style Seviyan Upma although it wasn't mentioned,it still tasted perfect.I always try Simple Coconut chutneys and wanted to try something different.

      Reply
      • Priya says

        June 07, 2020 at 11:58 pm

        Thank you so much.

        Reply
    17. Paige says

      April 04, 2020 at 7:21 pm

      I made this to go along with some dosas for my husband and he ate all of it in one sitting! He absolutely loved it and said it tastes just like traditional South Indian chutney. He asked me to make it again tonight! Thank you for the great easy recipe!

      Reply
      • Priya says

        April 04, 2020 at 7:47 pm

        I am so glad to hear that! Would love to see a picture if you have:)
        And yes if he loves South Indian food, you can check out other recipes in that category.

        Reply
    18. Annissa says

      September 12, 2019 at 5:14 pm

      This sounds absolutely wonderful! I love spicy sauces--They make a meal so much tastier. The color of this one looks particularly divine.

      Reply
    19. Sara Welch says

      September 12, 2019 at 4:43 pm

      What a flavorful dish! My kids will enjoy this for an afternoon snack, indeed!

      Reply
    20. Andrea says

      September 12, 2019 at 4:33 pm

      This sounds incredibly delicious. I've never had tomatoes and peanuts together. But the way they are cooked sounds so flavorful. I can't wait to try this.

      Reply
    21. Renée | The Good Hearted Woman says

      September 12, 2019 at 4:15 pm

      This sounds absolutely delicious! Flavorful condiments like these can completely transform a meal!

      Reply

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