This savoury peanut butter is like our kadlekai chutney pudi, blended until it turns into a spread. Peanuts are roasted with tamarind, Bydagi and Guntur chillies, hing, jaggery and salt.
It is spicy, a little sweet and a little tangy. I loved it on a warm slice of toast.
Savoury Peanut Butter
Quick Details
Makes: about 1 jar
Time: about 20 minutes
Diet: Vegetarian
Makes: about 1 jar
Time: about 20 minutes
Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 2 cups peanuts
- 1/4 cup tamarind deseeded and chopped
- 1/2 cup Bydagi chillies chopped
- 1/2 cup Guntur chillies chopped
- 1 teaspoon hing
- 1 teaspoon jaggery
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Roast. Add everything to a warm pan and roast until the peanuts start to split.
- Cool slightly. Transfer to a plate and let it cool a little.
- Blend to a powder. While still slightly warm, blend to a powder.
- Blend to a spread. Keep blending in batches, resting the mixer in between, until the oil releases and it turns smooth and spreadable.
- Serve. Spread on warm toast.
Video
Tips for the Best Savoury Peanut Butter
- Roast until the peanuts just start to split.
- Start blending while the mixture is still slightly warm. It releases oil faster.
- Blend in short bursts and let the mixer cool in between.
- Blend in batches until smooth and spreadable.
Storage
Store in an airtight jar at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it very spicy?
Bydagi chillies are mild, Guntur chillies bring the heat. Reduce the Guntur chillies for a milder spread.
Can I stop at the powder stage?
Yes. That gives you a peanut chutney powder for idli and dosa.
Make a jar this week and tell me what you spread it on. Watch the recipe video on YouTube and follow @askdeepa_ on Instagram for more.
