Are you a fan of Indian crepes? Let me be more specific. Are you a fan of South Indian crepe? Yes, I am talking about dosas. That soft, spongy inner layer is held together by the crispy outer layer, giving you the perfect crunch in each bite. Yup, dosas are a piece of heaven. But, they by themselves don’t do the magic, right? Dosas are incomplete without that sambhar, chammanthis and chutneys like tomato peanut chutney. It is these accompaniments that make dosa a complete experience. So, in short, dosa is the perfect vehicle for these sides.
Moreover, the flavour component of dosas mainly comes from these sides too. So, to elevate your dosa experience and make it more enjoyable, you have to tweak the sides served along with the dosa. So, let me introduce you to Tomato peanut chutney!
What is a Chutney?
Chutney is one of the popular spreads served along with dosas. This side dish which originated from the Indian subcontinent, can be prepared in a wide variety of forms using a wide selection of ingredients. Not all chutneys are the same. There are chutneys where you add vinegar for storing for a long period and chutneys that are made fresh that are supposed to be used within a few days. So, one won’t be able to give a conclusive, single definition for chutney.
Further, the concept of chutney changes along with the change in region and culture. It is because of the changes in the ingredients used and the preparation method. Well, to be more exact, some chutneys are made with partially or fully cooked ingredients, and some others are made with entirely raw ingredients. So, in simple terms, one can address chutney as a spread that adds flavour to your food. Now, let’s look at how to make that delicious tomato peanut chutney.
Let’s make Tomato peanut chutney.
Ingredients required
- Tomato: 4 (large)
- Peanut: 1 cup (roasted)
- Garlic: 4 cloves
- Red chilli: 4
- Green chilli: 2
- Cumin seeds: 1 tsp.
- Mustard seeds: 1 tsp.
- Urad dal: 1 tsp.
- Coconut oil: 2 tsp.
- Curry leaves: 2-3 stalks
- Salt as required
Steps to make Tomato peanut chutney
- Cut the tomatoes, green chillies and red chillies finely.
- Peel and roughly chop the garlic cloves.
- Heat oil on medium heat in a nonstick pan.
- Add the cumin to the hot oil and saute it for 30 seconds.
- Once the seeds start to splutter, add the green and red chillies to the pan.
- Then add the chopped tomatoes and garlic and cook it for two to three minutes.
- Now, remove the mixture from the pan and let it cool down.
- Once cooled, transfer the mixture into a mixer and grind it into a smooth paste.
- Then add peanuts and salt to it. Now blend the mixture into a thick paste by adding small amounts of water. Remove it into a bowl.
- Now, heat some oil on medium heat in a pan. Put the mustard seeds into the hot oil.
- When they finish spluttering add urad dal and curry leaves into it. Now pour the tempering over the chutney and mix it well.
- Your new tasty and healthy companion for dosa is ready to entice your taste buds.
Did you know that this new dosa companion is tasty and extremely beneficial for your well-being? Are you wondering how?
The health benefits of Tomato peanut chutney
- The most important part of your tomato peanut chutney is the tomato. So, to identify the health benefits of tomato peanut chutney, let’s look at the health benefits of tomatoes.
- The lycopene in tomatoes strengthens your immune system.
- The zeaxanthin in tomatoes improves the health of your eyes.
- The lycopene in tomatoes reduces LDL and blood pressure levels, lowering cardiovascular risk.
- The lycopene, lutein and zeaxanthin in tomatoes will help you to prevent lung diseases like emphysema.
- Having more tomatoes can reduce your risk of getting a stroke
- The lycopene in tomatoes will help to fight oral diseases like gingivitis and periodontitis
- Finally, the lycopene in tomatoes will shield you from the sun by acting like sunscreen.
There is yet another product that is made with the goodness of lycopene. This product will not only act as a sunscreen but also protect your skin from the inside out. Welcome to Nutriplus SkinHealth.
Nutriplus SkinHealth
This product from Nutriplus is made with the goodness of tomatoes; lycopene. But, from the information we gathered earlier, we understood that lycopene alone wouldn’t suffice. As a result, we added other skin-preserving elements like wheat germ oil and Vitamin E into the product. So, in short, this product can single-handedly treat the dryness, scars and spots on your skin. Moreover, it will also resist the damage caused by free radicals and skin inflammation.
This product from Nutriplus is made with the goodness of tomatoes; lycopene. But, from the information we gathered earlier, we understood that lycopene alone wouldn’t suffice. As a result, we added other skin-preserving elements like wheat germ oil and Vitamin E into the product. So, in short, this product can single-handedly treat the dryness, scars and spots on your skin. Moreover, it will also resist the damage caused by free radicals and skin inflammation.
Finally, now you can enjoy your dosas and protect and nourish your skin. Just like how the tomato in the Tomato peanut chutney protects your skin from harm, Nutriplus SkinHealth will protect your skin from the inside out. So, what are you waiting for? Make this healthy and convenient switch now itself and live a healthy and happy life.
