When I decided to make the Zambian Chapati, I knew I had to make a relish along with the lentil dish that I had planned. This Tomato and Peanut Relish is almost like the way we make at home, except for the addition of soya sauce. I felt that soya sauce replaced the tamarind we use. Rest of the chutney was almost similar to taste.
This also stays good over days, when refrigerated. So make this more if you want and store it for later use. Of course the chili powder mentioned wasn't enough, so I added green Chilies as well. Konda was saying that it was sacrilege to intent of trying a new country. I said I can't be serving a dish that might not be equal on a spicy level.
In this particular relish recipe I found on fandom, it is written that peanuts are added when there is no meal available. I felt it took off on the peanut attachment we have.
Tomato and Peanut Relish
Ingredients Needed:
Onion, sliced - 1 medium
Tomatoes, chopped - 4 -5 nos
Roasted Peanuts, ground - 1/2 cup
Chilli powder - 1/2 tsp
Soy sauce - 1/4 tsp
Oil - 1 tsp
Green chilies - 2 medium (my addition)
Salt to taste
How to make Tomato and Peanut Relish
Heat a non stick pan with oil, saute finely chopped onions till soft.
Then add in finely chopped tomatoes and cook till they turn mushy.
Add peanut powder and cook till it all combines well.
Finally sprinkle the chilli powder, pour in the soy sauce, and season.
Continue to cook, adding some water if necessary to make the consistency of a thick relish.
Serve with nshima or rice or with roti as I did
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Recipe
Zambian Tomato and Peanut Relish ~ Z for Zambia
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Varadas Kitchen says
I make a salad with the same flavors except I add yogurt in place of soy sauce. I should try it.
Usha says
Nice to know the relish turned good. I did not make the relish but tried something similar with tomato, green leafy vegetable and peanuts. We did not like it at all but I felt we might like it had a tweaked the recipe a little. Anyway, your tomato relish looks good and looks similar to our tomato chutney.
Priya Suresh says
Fingerlicking relish,hard to resist..
Pavani N says
Peanuts & tomatoes sound like a amazing combination -- relish looks awesome.
The Pumpkin Farm says
i made it too, although was bit wary about soy sauce but loved it in the end
Padmajha PJ says
Nice flavorful relish.Love the color.
Chef Mireille says
africans love peanuts so not surprised to see this but the soy sauce is a nice twist
Priya Srinivasan says
Mouth-watering valli!!! Definitely bookmarked!!