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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 25 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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When you think of chutneys, the word *dry* doesn’t usually come to mind – but this chutney with change all that. This potent condiment of roasted garlic, chilies and peanuts is a favorite in the western state of Maharashtra, home of Mumbai (Bombay). Use this chutney as a spicy rub for any meat, fish or poultry prior to grilling or roasting. Or mix it with cream cheese for a great sandwich spread or dip. Note: Tempted though you may be to roast all the ingredients at the same time, following the suggested roasting order ensures recipe success. Some of the spices have a tendency to burn faster when they are mixed with the slower-roasting garlic slices. Recipe courtesy Betty Crocker’s Indian Home Cooking. Ingredients:
1/4 cup raw blanched peanuts |
1 tablespoon cumin seed |
5 -6 dried thai red chili peppers (to taste. my wimpy tongue demands mild chilies.) or 5 -6 dried serrano peppers (to taste. my wimpy tongue demands mild chilies.) or 5 -6 dried cayenne peppers (to taste. my wimpy tongue demands mild chilies.) |
2 tablespoons sesame seeds |
12 medium garlic cloves, thinly sliced |
1 teaspoon salt |
Directions:
1. Heat 6-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add peanuts, cumin seed and chilies. Roast 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly, until peanuts are brown, cumin seeds crackle, chilies turn one shade darker and mixture has a nutty, sweet aroma. Transfer to a bowl; set aside.
2. Add sesame seeds to same skillet. Roast 30-60 seconds, stirring constantly, until light golden brown. Add to peanut mixture.
3. Add garlic slices to same skillet. Roast 4-6 minutes, stirring constantly, until brown and dry. Add to peanut mixture. Let mixture stand 10-15 minutes or until cool.
4. Place about 1/3 of peanut mixture in spice grinder. Grind until finely ground, and transfer to a bowl. Repeat with remaining mixture. Stir in salt.
5. Tightly cover and store in refrigerator up to 3 days.
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