Red Bell Pepper Peanut Chutney Recipe / Red Capsicum Peanut Chutney Recipe / Red Pepper Chutney

If you are looking for Super healthy and tasty side dish for Idli, Dosa then this Red Pepper Peanut Chutney is a must try recipe. Red pepper is loaded with nutrients & anti oxidants and peanuts are good source of good fat & protein. This chutney along with Multigrain Dosa makes a perfect wholesome breakfast. 

Red Bell Pepper Peanut Chutney Recipe

Prep Time : 8-10 minutes | Cook Time : 6-7 Minutes

Recipe Category : Side Dish/Chutney | Serves 4

Ingredients

1. Oil 1 tbsp
2. Raw peanuts 2-3 tbsp
3. Channa dal 1 tbsp
4. Onion 1 med
5. Tomato 1 small or 1/2
6. Red capsicum/bell pepper 1 med or 1/2
7. Dry red chilli 6-8
8. Tamarind small piece
9. Garlic 3 cloves
10. Coconut 1/4 cup shredded(optional)
11. Salt to taste
12. Water as needed to adjust consistency

For Tadka

1. Oil 2 tsp
2. Mustard seeds 1/2 tsp
3. Curry leaves few
4. Hing a small pinch

Notes:

Adding Coconut is optional. You can also make this chutney without coconut.

Always cool stir fried onion-tomato-capsicum things before grinding.

I have soaked tamarind in hand, so added it at the end. If you are using dry tamarind pieces, add it along with onion and fry well.

Method

• Heat oil in a pan when its hot add raw peanuts stir fry for few seconds then add channa dal fry till both turns golden brown.
• Then add dry chilli, garlic stir fry a minute and add onion saute until golden color, after that add sliced bell pepper and stir for 1-2 minutes.
• Now add tomato mix well and cook covered for 2 minutes or until tomatoes are soft.
• Lastly add tamarind stir fry well and add coconut saute everything nicely. Add salt mix well and finally add couple of spoons of water to end cooking. Let it cool completely and then grind to a little coarse chutney. Add tadka and serve with Idli/Dosa.