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Tuesday, July 26, 2011

Spicy Peanut Balls/Podi/Chutney

Speanut balls
Super Hot & Spicy Peanut Balls

I was making dosai molagapodi ( the spicy powder you eat with idlis and dosas) and I got inspired to make this peanut powder – I have had this in Maharastra in my niece’s house and I want to say I like my version better!
This is the simplest recipe with just 4 ingredients and can be made at a moment’s notice
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I found that this adds an incredible taste and added kick to most any dish, including Chinese stir fry, salads, vangi baath, (eggplant rice) with dosas, pancakes and toast – I am sure there can be many other uses for it if I think harder about it but right now, I am experiencing a brain-freeze J
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Can be stored as powder like show above or made into balls to look more appealing
INGREDIENTS
2-3 cups roasted and salted peanuts
20-30 dry red chilies (see picture)
Asafetida –blueberry sized ball/square
Curry leaves 1 cup
Salt
Sesame oil- 1 tbsp

PREPARATION
Wash the curry leaves and dry it in a pan on high heat
Add the chilies, asafetida and the oil
When the chilies are sufficiently browned, add the peanuts and toss once and remove from flame.
Grind into coarse paste
You will notice that the some of it becomes pasty from the oil in the peanuts!
Remove completely from the grinder and make into balls
This way, you can use them sparingly and only in small amounts
Enjoy too with curd rice!!!
Love and ciao!
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68 comments:

  1. 9jaFOODieJuly 26, 2011 at 2:23 PM

    This looks so yum, I will try it out.

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  2. Krithi's KitchenJuly 26, 2011 at 2:30 PM

    This is a super idea Priya... loving it..

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  3. Priya (Yallapantula) MitharwalJuly 26, 2011 at 2:43 PM

    wow, that sounds delicious and I like the idea forming them in balls for portion controlling :)

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  4. muppyJuly 26, 2011 at 3:14 PM

    great idea, sounds delicious :)

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  5. LathaJuly 26, 2011 at 3:18 PM

    Peanut balls look absolutely delicious...mouthwatering.

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  6. ChitraJuly 26, 2011 at 3:48 PM

    i love this dish..

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  7. RamyaJuly 26, 2011 at 4:19 PM

    That wud make a perfect combo with a bowl of curd rice:-) Slurp...

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  8. soujanyaJuly 26, 2011 at 4:33 PM

    Balls are looking awesome..dear...

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  9. SarasJuly 26, 2011 at 5:04 PM

    Love these spicy balls..yummy with idly & dosai..

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  10. SwathiJuly 26, 2011 at 5:12 PM

    Peanut balls looks delicious.

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  11. HariniJuly 26, 2011 at 5:24 PM

    spicy peanut powder shaped into balls? that's really an ultimate portion control :)

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  12. Hamaree RasoiJuly 26, 2011 at 7:00 PM

    Delicious looking peanut balls. Excellent preparation.


    Deepa
    Hamaree Rasoi

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  13. ShanaviJuly 26, 2011 at 7:02 PM

    This looks hot n spicy, perfect match for tiffin

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  14. divyaJuly 26, 2011 at 7:06 PM

    Slurp..drooling here.Its so yummy..

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  15. SravsCulinaryConceptsJuly 26, 2011 at 7:33 PM

    Very interesting !! looks delicious !!

    Ongoing Event - CC-Roti Pachadi/Chutney

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  16. Vimitha AnandJuly 26, 2011 at 9:13 PM

    This looks so spicy and yum and as u said would add great taste to anything...

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  17. RadhikaJuly 26, 2011 at 9:15 PM

    These spicy balls look so yumm.


    Event: Let's Cook – Subzis for Rotis

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  18. DeekshaJuly 26, 2011 at 9:37 PM

    Looks nice and yummy...

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  19. Priya SreeramJuly 26, 2011 at 10:37 PM

    looks finger-licking good and also loved your casserole priya !

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  20. VardhiniJuly 26, 2011 at 11:13 PM

    Sounds interesting Priya. Love those cute peanut balls :)

    Vardhini
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  21. Kalpana SareeshJuly 26, 2011 at 11:15 PM

    this is something divine for curd rice i shall try it soon.. so so yumm

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  22. TinaJuly 27, 2011 at 1:11 AM

    Gr8 idea dear..peanut balls looks spicy and delicious...

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  23. KaveriJuly 27, 2011 at 1:41 AM

    Can imagine the flavor these spicy and nutty balls will lend when added to any dish....mmmmmm.

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  24. GEETHA ACHALJuly 27, 2011 at 2:11 AM

    Looks so simple and easy to make...Love the combination...

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  25. Lavanya SelvarajJuly 27, 2011 at 2:27 AM

    Looks very spicy and yummm...

    -Lavanya
    My recent post: Kaima Idli

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  26. Sudha SabarishJuly 27, 2011 at 2:49 AM

    A very tasty snack to have during the tea time

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  27. Sensible VegetarianJuly 27, 2011 at 4:18 AM

    Lovely Idea and a guilt free snack.

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  28. Sadik AliJuly 27, 2011 at 4:25 AM

    This looks very interesting! I have never tried anything quite like it :) Sound delicious :)
    Tes
    http://tesathome.com

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  29. Paaka ShaaleJuly 27, 2011 at 5:40 AM

    These peanut balls does looks fabulous Priya. Loving every bit of it :)

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  30. AmbreenJuly 27, 2011 at 6:16 AM

    They look simply amazing. So delicious!

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  31. Taste JunctionJuly 27, 2011 at 7:08 AM

    This looks real hot & spicy. Nice one!

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  32. SujaJuly 27, 2011 at 7:30 AM

    Never tried the spicy one,looks awesome dear..

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  33. savitha rameshJuly 27, 2011 at 8:28 AM

    I am so moved at ur concern ,about me priya.lovely post.We have our in laws ,come from india.so too busy.they will be starting to india in aug first week.then will start blogging and blog hopping.happy to be a friend of u dear.

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  34. sangee vijayJuly 27, 2011 at 9:12 AM

    spicy peanut podi balls is one of my fav...looks so spicy n very nice...so good Priya...
    Thanx for your concern n wishes..i am back n feeling better

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  35. thekitchenaffaireJuly 27, 2011 at 9:32 AM

    Woww.. this looks so yummy.. Never tried this before :D

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  36. HasnaJuly 27, 2011 at 9:56 AM

    luks yummm.... we don't ve any preparations with peanuts in our place...ths s really a must try one

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  37. Madhura ManojJuly 27, 2011 at 10:14 AM

    Wow!! looks very tempting & spicy.
    http://www.easycookingforamateurs.com/

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  38. JuniaJuly 27, 2011 at 11:15 AM

    peanuts add great flavor to everything! this looks like the perfect to go snack :)

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  39. Reshmi MaheshJuly 27, 2011 at 12:40 PM

    Awesome looking balls...spicy and yummy...

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  40. VidhyaJuly 27, 2011 at 2:57 PM

    Spicy balls look so yum ,bursting with flavors.

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  41. schmetterlingwordsJuly 27, 2011 at 3:42 PM

    Peanut Balls?? It sounds new for me. Yet the recipe seems quite simple. They look total spicy and yummy. :)

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  42. createwithmomJuly 27, 2011 at 5:56 PM

    innovative looks wonderful

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  43. yummychunkletJuly 27, 2011 at 8:30 PM

    Looks yummy!

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  44. Vandana RajeshJuly 27, 2011 at 9:52 PM

    Looks absolutely delicious...goes with almost everything.

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  45. Sharmilee! :)July 27, 2011 at 11:55 PM

    Wow looks very tempting

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  46. Prathima RaoJuly 28, 2011 at 12:24 AM

    OMG!!! What a spicy, tempting chutney!!! Nevr tasted anything like it...Will try it out soon!!
    Prathima Rao
    Prats Corner

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  47. RachanaJuly 28, 2011 at 12:35 AM

    This is a very nice recipe. Bookmarked.

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  48. Vegetarian ZestJuly 28, 2011 at 1:07 AM

    These peanutty spicy balls look amazing and mouth watering.

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  49. Women WorldJuly 28, 2011 at 4:29 AM

    Superb snack. Have tasted the sweetened version of peanut ball. This is new to me.

    Hamsamalini Chandrasekaran,
    http://indianyummykitchen.blogspot.com

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  50. saffronstreaksJuly 28, 2011 at 4:53 AM

    i love anything with peanuts, they are absolute delicious, will try it out sometime

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  51. PlatefulJuly 28, 2011 at 4:59 AM

    Oh dear, this looks spicy and so, so, SOOO delicious! I'm drooling, literally drooling!! No kidding..!

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  52. PlatefulJuly 28, 2011 at 4:59 AM

    Oh dear, this looks spicy and so, so, SOOO delicious! I'm drooling, literally drooling!! No kidding..!

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  53. Ganga SreekanthJuly 28, 2011 at 5:20 AM

    looks yummy..

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  54. Parsley SageJuly 28, 2011 at 5:54 AM

    I really like the idea of tossing some of that powder into a stir fry :) YUM!

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  55. ♥LOVE2COOK♥July 28, 2011 at 5:59 AM

    Just feel like grabbing some and throwing into my mouth...mmm yumm yumm Heaven!!! :D

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  56. kitchen flavoursJuly 28, 2011 at 8:12 AM

    This must have smell really nice! Looks so good! Thanks for sharing!

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  57. SavithaRaj's Spice LandJuly 28, 2011 at 8:13 AM

    These spicy round peanuts are very inviting...
    I have few Amaranth seeds saved from last year, if you would like to have them give me a address where I can mail them...try leaving one or more plants till you can harvest seeds for the next year too...:-)...
    www.savitharajsspiceland.blogspot.com

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  58. CREATIVE MINDJuly 28, 2011 at 8:42 AM

    Excellent recipe..thanks for sharing with us
    Love :)

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  59. NadjiJuly 28, 2011 at 10:41 AM

    Une recette originale et certainement délicieuse. Je note.
    A très bientôt

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  60. Momof3July 28, 2011 at 2:09 PM

    That's a great idea!! You have made a healthier version with peanuts...we can add it to all stir-fries to jazz up the spice I believe. I'm adding this to my must-try recipe list...

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  61. VSJuly 28, 2011 at 7:05 PM

    Yes, one podi and infinite possibility. Looks spicy good

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  62. priyaJuly 28, 2011 at 8:26 PM

    peanut balls are amazing. will be perfect for stuffed capsicum recipe

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  63. Sunshine And SmileJuly 28, 2011 at 10:05 PM

    This is a very interesting recipe and looks lovely :)
    www.sunshineandsmile.com

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  64. Nami @ Just One CookbookJuly 28, 2011 at 10:07 PM

    Hmmm lots of peanuts and this looks delicious! I probably need to tone down a little bit of spice for my kids and myself, but I know my husband will love it the way it is!

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  65. PadhuJuly 29, 2011 at 7:23 AM

    Wow Sounds very delicious!

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  66. LyndseyJuly 29, 2011 at 3:31 PM

    This sounds great, perfect for so many things! Thanks for sharing!

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  67. hemalataJuly 30, 2011 at 6:14 AM

    Nice recipe,looks so yummy.

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  68. Angie's RecipesJuly 30, 2011 at 8:52 AM

    This looks so flavourful and addictive!

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