Palli Pachadi Recipe

- Palli means peanuts or groundnuts. They are very popular in Indian cuisine.  - Palli chutney is the best accompaniment for idli, dosa, uttappam and others. It is very popular recipe in Telugu states.  - Peanuts have healthy fats and good amount of vegetable protein.

Ingredients

– 1 Cup Palli or Ground nuts – Small pebble size Tamarind – Salt to Taste – 5 or 6 Dry Red chillis – 1 Tbsp Urad Dal/Black Gram – 1 Tbsp Rai/Mustard Seeds – 1 Tbsp Oil – 1 Onion – 5 to 6 Curry Leaves – 1 Tsp Hing/Asafoetida

Step 1

1. In a thick bottom kadai, dry roast peanuts till their skin comes easily, when we rub the grain. 3. Keep the peanuts aside to cool.

Step 2

Again heat 1/2 tbsp oil. Add 1/2 tbsp urad dal and 1/2 tbsp mustard seeds.  Add red chillis and saute them also for a minute. Keep this tadka aside.

Step 3

In a blender jar add tadka along with red chillis. Add salt to taste and tamarind.

Step 4

Along with the tadka add roasted peanuts too. Add salt to taste and tamarind.

Step 5

1. Blend them to make a fine paste. 2. Add water as per the necessity.

Step 6

Heat oil in a kadai, add mustard seeds, urad dal, red chilli and curry leaves. Temper the pachadi with the tadka.

1. Serve palli chutney recipe with idli, dosa or uttappam.