Spice Up Your Life With Solapur Shengdana Chutney

By Shireen Jamooji

A burst of flavour with the creaminess of peanuts. This Maharashtrian speciality is loved for its diverse uses and bold flavours.  Make some at home to amp up every meal. 

Ingredients

1 cup peanuts 1 tbsp desiccated coconut 3-4 garlic cloves 1 tbsp red chilli powder 1 tsp cumin seeds Salt to taste

Step 1

Dry roast the peanuts and coconut until slightly browned.

Step 2

Add some oil to the pan and add the cumin. Cook till they start to splutter then add the garlic, peanuts and coconut. 

Step 3

Saute the mixture until the garlic starts to soften. Turn off the heat and then add the chilli powder and salt. 

Step 4

Then grind all the ingredients into a paste. Store in an airtight jar for up to 3 months.