How long does Peanut Tomato Chutney take?

15 minutes from start to finish. That is 5 minutes of preparation and 10 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Peanut Tomato Chutney serve?

4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Peanut Tomato Chutney vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Peanut Tomato Chutney spicy?

It is medium: 2 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Peanut Tomato Chutney?

½ cup Peanuts, 2 Tomato, 2 Dry Red Chilli, 1 tbsp Gingelly Oil, 1 tbsp Ginger, 1 tbsp Oil, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Peanut Tomato Chutney?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Peanut Tomato Chutney?

About 216 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Peanut Tomato Chutney

Name: Peanut Tomato Chutney
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Tamil Nadu
Ingredients: 1 tbsp Gingelly Oil; ½ tsp Cumin; 2 Dry Red Chilli; 1 tbsp Ginger, Chopped; 1 sprigs Curry leaves; ½ cup Peanuts; 2 Tomato, Roughly Chopped; ½ tsp Red Chilli Powder; ½ tsp Salt; 1 tbsp Oil; ¼ tsp Mustard Seeds; 1 sprigs Curry leaves; 2 Dry Red Chilli

15 min
medium
Serves 4
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12 people cooked this

Prep 5 min · Cook 10 min

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Also known as groundnut tomato chutney, verkadalai thakkali chutney · Veg · Chutneys, Podis & Pickles

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Peanut tomato chutney from Tamil Nadu: peanuts roasted with cumin, dry red chilli and ginger, ground with tomato. Medium-spicy, serves 4, 15 minutes, video.

Ingredients

11 items

4 people

Gingelly Oil1 tbsp
Cumin½ tsp
Dry Red Chilli4
Ginger, Chopped1 tbsp
Curry leaves2 sprigs
Peanuts½ cup
Tomato, Roughly Chopped2
Red Chilli Powder½ tsp
Salt½ tsp
Oil1 tbsp
Mustard Seeds¼ tsp

Contains: groundnut, sesame.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 4 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 4 people
Energy	216kcal	864kcal
Protein	6.6g	26g
Carbohydrate	8.1g	32g
Fat	19g	76g
Fibre	4g	16g
Sugar	2.7g	11g

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Method

1
In a pan, heat oil and add cumin, dry red chilli, ginger and curry leaves. Saute for a few seconds till it turns aromatic.
Gingelly OilCuminDry Red ChilliGingerCurry leaves
2
Add peanuts and roast on medium-low heat for 3-4 minutes, until slightly golden.
Peanuts
3
Add tomato and red chilli powder. Saute for 4 minutes or until the tomatoes soften. Turn off the heat and allow the mixture to cool. Grind into a paste and transfer to a bowl.
TomatoRed Chilli PowderSalt
4
In a small pan, heat oil and splutter the mustard seeds. Add the curry leaves and dry red chilli, and turn off the heat. Pour this tempering over the chutney. Serve with dosa, idli or other breakfast items.
OilMustard SeedsCurry leavesDry Red Chilli

Before you start

How long does Peanut Tomato Chutney take?: 15 minutes from start to finish. That is 5 minutes of preparation and 10 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Peanut Tomato Chutney serve?: 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Peanut Tomato Chutney vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Peanut Tomato Chutney spicy?: It is medium: 2 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Peanut Tomato Chutney?: ½ cup Peanuts, 2 Tomato, 2 Dry Red Chilli, 1 tbsp Gingelly Oil, 1 tbsp Ginger, 1 tbsp Oil, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Peanut Tomato Chutney?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Peanut Tomato Chutney?: About 216 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

Tips from other cooks

9 notes

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Abubakkar MNovember 2025
It tastes so good
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Jaya V RajamanickamMarch 2026
ended up making it a little too spicy cause I added more chilli so I added two cubes of coconut while grinding and it came out good
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AbdulJuly 2024
Bachelors arena
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N.J.Shaaru ShivaniApril 2024
It is not necessary to add chilli powder, the red chilli itself is giving the required spiciness.
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MirthikaFebruary 2024
if you use peanuts that have been already roasted, the cooking time is lesser😉
aiswaryaNovember 2023
tooo good... thank u cookd.. this app help me lot to cook better... I tried this recipe today... it was too good... my family enjoy a lot... they actually ate extra dosa... I'm so happy.. thank you so much
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A Cookd cookSeptember 2023
It's a recent family favorite.. Thanks a lot..
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Lingeswaran SAugust 2023
outcome very well.
Pavithran VFebruary 2023
never tried peanuts with tomato= delicious