Panchamrut (2) - Nuts Chutney

Panchamrut is a simple accompaniment/chutney made with nuts and coconut. It is served along with daily meal.



Panchamrut - 2

Ingredients

1/4 cup raw, unsalted cashew pieces, soaked for 2 hours

2 tbsp raw, unsalted peanuts, soaked for 2 hours



1/4 cup fresh coconut slices

salt to taste



Whisk

1 1/2 cups water

1 tbsp tamarind pulp

1/4 cup jaggery powder

1 tbsp goda masala

1/2 tsp chile powder



Tempering

1 tbsp oil

1/2 tsp turmeric powder

1/4 tsp asafoetida

1 tsp white sesame seeds



Method

1. Soak peanuts and cashews in water for 2 hours. Drain.

2. Heat oil in a saucepan. Add turmeric powder, asafoetida and sesame seeds.

3. As they splutter, add drained nuts and coconut slices. Saute for 2 minutes. Lower the heat. Cover with a lid. Pour some water over the lid. Let it cook till done.

4. Add tamarind-jaggery mixture and salt to taste.

5. Bring to boil. Let it simmer till it appears like a thick gravy.



Note -

1. I used frozen coconut slices.

2. Serve as an accompaniment with daily meal. This acts like a chutney or salad on the side.









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