Monday, December 5, 2011

Nut Chutney - ha ha funny , delicious and nutritious recipe

Nut Chutney - ha ha funny , delicious and nutritious recipe
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         Does the title make you laugh? Well, a good laugh is good for you. Nutritious addition to your chutney palate. Peanuts (ground nuts) and channa dalia chutney are delicious by themselves. Since i was concerned about the cholesterol level in peanuts i started substituting peanuts with other nuts.  At least in comparison it is more nutritious than just peanut chutney. The best part is that it is simple.

From pantry
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Roasted Badam - 10-12
Roasted Cashew - 3
Roasted peanuts - 2 tbsp
Roasted channa dalia - 4 -5 tbsp
Red chilli - 1-2 , go with 1 first
Garlic pod - 1
Salt - per taste
Tamarind thick paste - 1 to 2 teaspoon

Blend all the ingredients well with water. Use as much as water for the consistency you desire. Once mixure is smooth, do tadka and spread on top of the chutney. Yummy chutney ready!!!

This is simple because i usually have all of the nuts roasted and in stock in my pantry. Since this dish has good source of protein and good fat I would rather have this with breakfast than with dinner. I usually leave the skin of the nuts intact so i am adding some fibre to my diet.

Play with the quantity of each nut to give a slightly different taste. If blended with less water to make it a thogayal, it goes good with rice or as a spread on bread sandwich.

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