Shengdana or Peanut Chutney holds pride of place in the Maharashtrian thali. The best recipe comes from Solapur where peanuts grow in abundance and are added to meals and pressed into oil. Eaten around the year, it goes well with snacks like Thalipeeth (multi-grain flatbread), or even chapati-bhaaji and Varan Bhaat (dal rice). In a cuisine characterised by bold flavours, this mild, dry chutney with a nutty taste has a unique place in the Maharashtrian heart.
Groundnut or peanut is interestingly not of Indian origin, and was most likely introduced by the Jesuit missionaries who followed Vasco de Gama, goes one theory. Another traces its path into India from China or the Pacific Islands where it could’ve been introduced from Central or South America. Today, Maharashtra is one of five major producers of the oil seed, with people of Desh (western Maharashtra) using it in foods and pressed into oil.
Based out of Pune, Santkrupa SHG is a second-generation women-run family business that had its reigns pass down from mother-in-law to daughter-in-law. Set up with an intention to upskill and empower marginalised women, Smita Vishal Yadav runs a happy ship with 50 female employees, many of whom have been with the business for over 10 years. Producing a range of spices, chutneys and snacks, all from the freshest seasonal ingredients, the women of Santkrupa are bound by a sense of ownership and flourish in a workplace environment that fosters growth. The astonishing variety of products they make reiterate the axiom that goodness can truly come in all flavours – honestly spicy to sincerely sweet!
Aazol's Solapuri Peanut Chutney is made using quality Groundnuts/Peanuts from Solapur. Other ingredients include Red Chilli, Coriander, Cumin, Salt and Soybean Oil.
You can enjoy the Peanut Chutney with snacks like Thalipeeth, or have it with roti sabzi or dal rice too, it complements everything well. We enjoy it as a delicious chakna option instead of masala peanuts!
Aazol's Solapuri Peanut Chutney is packed with protein (31.98%) and good fats, making it an excellent snack/dry chutney option.
Yes, Aazol's Solapuri Peanut Chutney is completely vegan!
Yes, Aazol's Solapuri Peanut Chutney is 100% gluten-free.
No, Aazol's Solapuri Peanut Chutney is free from any types of preservatives and made entirely with natural ingredients.
Aazol's Solapuri Peanut Chutney can easily last for 6 months, but owing to how tasty it is, we can guarantee you it won't stay on your shelf for that long!