Peanut Chutney | Palli Pachadi | Verusenaga Pachadi from Andhra Pradesh
Palli Pachadi (also called Verusenaga Pachadi) is a creamy, spicy, and nutty Peanut Chutney made in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. It is served with idli and dosa.
Ingredients
- 1/2 Cup Roasted Peanuts (~75 gms). See Notes
- 2-3 Spicy Red Chillies
- 1/4" Ball Tamarind (Substitute: 1/2 tsp Thick Tamarind Pulp)
- 2 Pinches Turmeric
- Salt to Taste
For Tempering
- 1/2 tsp Oil (Peanut Oil preferred)
- 1/4 tsp Mustard Seeds
- 3-4 Curry Leaves
Instructions
Making the Tempering
- In a ladle, heat the oil.
- Add mustard seeds and wait till they splutter.
- Take off the heat.
- Immediately, add the red chillies, turmeric and curry leaves.
- Mix well.
Making the Palli Pachadi | Peanut Chutney
- Grind the roasted peanuts, chillies from the tempering, salt, tamarind and a little water into a smooth and thick paste.
- Add the rest of the tempering to the pachadi and mix well.
- Serve with idlis or dosas.
Notes
If you do not have roasted peanuts on hand:
- In a wok or kadhai, over medium heat, dry roast the peanuts till they start to change colour and start to pop.
- Transfer to a plate and let them cool.
- Over a sink, rub the cooled peanuts between your palms and blow gently to get rid of the skin.