Peanut Vegetable Recipe: If you want both taste and health, and that too at a very low cost, then include peanuts in your diet. Now you might say that you already consume peanuts, sometimes in the form of peanut chutney and sometimes as roasted peanuts as a snack. But have you ever made peanuts the main dish of your meal?

We often consider peanuts as just a chutney, a savory snack, or a light snack to satisfy hunger. But the truth is that peanuts have the potential to be a complete vegetable dish. In Maharashtra, Karnataka, and rural North India, peanut vegetable curry has been made for generations. It is a simple, nutritious, and filling recipe. If you are tired of the same old vegetables every day, this recipe will bring a breath of fresh air to your kitchen.

Peanuts are rich in protein and healthy fats. Consuming them keeps you feeling full for a long time. It is beneficial for everyone, from children to the elderly, and tastes delicious even without many spices. With so many benefits, why not make peanut vegetable curry for lunch or dinner? Here are the ingredients and the complete method for making peanut vegetable curry.

Ingredients for the vegetable curry:
Raw peanuts (shelled) – 1 cup
Onion – 1 (finely chopped)
Tomato – 1 (pureed)
Garlic – 5-6 cloves
Green chili – 1 (optional)
Turmeric powder – half teaspoon
Coriander powder – 1 teaspoon
Red chili powder – to taste
Cumin seeds – half a teaspoon
Mustard oil or peanut oil – 2 tablespoons
Salt – to taste
Fresh coriander leaves – for garnish

Method for making peanut vegetable curry:

Step 1 - First, lightly boil the peanuts or cook them in a pressure cooker for one whistle. Make sure the peanuts are cooked through but not mushy.
Step 2 - Now prepare the tempering for the vegetable curry. For this, heat oil in a pan.
Step 3 - Add cumin seeds. Then add garlic and green chilies and sauté until fragrant.
Step 4 - Now add onions and sauté until golden brown.
Step 5 - After that, add tomato puree, turmeric powder, coriander powder, and red chili powder.
Step 6 - Cook the masala until the oil separates.

Step 7 - Add the boiled peanuts and a little water, and cook on low heat for 8-10 minutes.
Step 8 - Make sure the gravy is not too thick. A slightly runny consistency enhances the flavor.
Step 9 - Add salt, sprinkle with fresh coriander leaves, and turn off the gas.

Serve hot with bajra or jowar roti.
If you omit garlic and onions while preparing, you can also consume them during fasting.

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