Peanut Coriander Chutney

When we are bored with the usual coconut chutney for idli and dosa  this chutney made  with peanut and coriander is a welcome change.In the postpartum period, peanut can be used in small quantities and mom made this chutney for me.It was such a  yummy side dish and I loved the nutty coriander flavor of the chutney.

The health benefits of Coriander leaves are numerous.

• It is a natural body cleanser.It removes the toxins and heavy metals from the body.
• On regular usage,it increases the HDL or the good cholesterol levels in the blood
• Good source of Iron and Magnesium
• Has strong antioxidant properties
• Reduces minor swellings
• Promotes liver function etc.

So here is the chutney made from this super good leaf....

Mom used:

Peanut,roasted - 1 cup
Coriander leaves- 1 bunch
Ginger- 1" piece
Salt to taste

For seasoning:

Mustard -1 teaspoon
Cumin seeds- 1/2 teaspoon
Urad dal - 1/2 teaspoon
Curry leaves- a few
Oil- 1 teaspoon

1. Grind together coriander leaves, peanuts, ginger and salt using water.Transfer the chutney into a bow.
2. Heat oil and put in the ingredients listed under seasoning.When it splutters, pour over the chutney and mix well.

Serve along with idli / dosa

Note:

You can replace half the quantity of peanuts with grated coconut

Check out the Blogging Marathon page for the other Blogging Marathoners doing BM#13

Earlier in this series of 'Postpartum Diet' that is a part of Blogging Marathon #13-

Articles:

PostPartum period - An Introduction
Nutritional need in Postpartum Period
Postpartum Diet
Galactogouges

Recipes:

Manathakkali Vatral Podi
Moongdal-Garlic Rasam
Paneer Ajwain Paratha and Vegetable Dal
Paneer Capsicum Rice
Menthiya soppu Bele Palya - Fenugreek leaves-lentil stirfry.

Bon Appetit...