Green Chile Khoota (Spicy Green Chile and Peanut Chutney)
One would not think that combining chiles with peanuts would produce something as delicious as this chutney. This amazing chutney can be eaten as a relish with any snacks, breads, on toast, or mixed with any warm cooked grains. When mixed with warm rice/quinoa, millet, couscous, etc, and a bit of oil or Earth Balance(vegan butter substitute), it is scrumptious! It is very easy to make. Although a mortar and pestle would work very well, a food processor makes it a breeze! I had learned to make it from a friend from Mumbai eons ago. I do not recall that she added either the mustard seeds or the lime juice but I often like to add them for the lovely flavor. Another delicious addition is 1 teaspoon of crushed fenugreek seeds; add them when the mustard seeds begin to pop and proceed with the rest of the recipe. Cored hot chiles or mild green chiles may be used if you prefer a less spicy chutney. Chopped coriander leaves (cilantro) may be added for a slightly different but equall...