I shared photos of the local Peanut fair in my last post. After visiting a place like that you can only imagine how much peanut I would have bought! As I already warned you, be prepared to be flooded with peanut recipes!
In India peanuts are called ‘poor man’s almonds’. Peanuts are rich in nutrients, providing over 30 essential nutrients. They are naturally free of trans-fats and sodium, and contain about 25% protein (a higher proportion than in any true nut).
I think we all agree that one of the best ways to eat peanut has to be peanut butter! A toast slathered with homemade peanut butter is a great way to get your daily dose of peanuts every morning. When I bought lots of peanuts I knew I was going to make a batch of peanut butter. And then later that day I got to know that Nutella is not suitable for vegetarians! It has calf rennet in its whey… It was quite shocking news indeed.
That’s when I thought why not make my own chocolate spread! In this case a Chocolate Peanut Butter!
This vegan chocolate peanut butter is also healthy. Next time (if you are like me) when you are eating it by spoonful, you don’t have to feel guilty! Go ahead and enjoy this low fat spread which is made out of just roasted peanuts, cocoa powder, organic dark jaggery and olive oil! Make it creamy or chunky according to your taste. Experiment by replacing jaggery with other sweeteners of your choice.
It’s sweet, nutty and so chocolaty… I have already made two bottles of this and I just can’t resist this delicious spread. My daughter calls it chocolate jam and totally loves it. So far 5-6 people have tasted it and every single person asked for a second helping. Does that mean it’s a success?
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups of roasted peeled peanuts
- ½ cup organic black jagggery
- ¼ cup cocoa powder
- ¼ cup olive oil (or more if required)
- A pinch of salt (optional)
Dry roast the peanuts with no oil. Peel the skin and keep it aside. Powder the jaggery.
Combine all the ingredients and blend it into a smooth paste. You can decide how creamy/smooth you like your spread. I have left it slightly grainy as I like it better that way. Add more olive oil if you want your spread to be more watery. Store in an airtight container and enjoy with toast.
26 comments :
urmila June 12, 2014 8:29AM
Hi Chinmayee,
You are truely multi-talented!
In this recipe do u use EVO?
Thanks!
Urmila
Marissa May 19, 2014 10:39PM
I am in love with this stuff! It’s the perfect substitute for nutella when I’m craving something sweet. I see you’ve spread it on a piece of bread. Do you have any suggestions on how to use it as a quick snack?
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[...] or ‘tamarind rice’, made into jaggery sweetened plain peanut butter or my favorite chocolate peanut butter or they are simply eaten by itself. A handful of roasted peanuts and jaggery is my husband’s [...]
Phoebe January 15, 2012 11:54AM
Yum! This looks amazing! Can’t wait to give it a try!
Kasey January 13, 2012 10:23PM
I have no idea what jaggery is but this sounds amazing!
Sanjana December 3, 2011 5:31PM
Gorgeous – glad I found you and your delicious recipes. Can’t wait to try this!
Cara December 2, 2011 8:37PM
You are my kind of gal! I think I could live off of peanut butter. No wait, I *do* live off of peanut butter
Off to buy jaggery…
Chinmayie December 3, 2011 2:45AM
I am sooo sure you will just love this
Sylvie @ Gourmande in the Kitchen December 2, 2011 3:26AM
I can’t tell you how badly I want to dive into that jar right now!
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[...] are moist, slightly sweet and fluffy. If you want them sweeter go head and slather them with this ‘chocolate peanut butter’, jam or maple [...]
Bree November 28, 2011 9:06PM
Looks great!
Malini November 28, 2011 10:00AM
Always wondered how peanuts are not more popular in India in a spread/paste/sauce form what with its abundant cultivation. I then realised that much of it must be directed towards the production of peanut oil thus limiting its more yummy options
anh November 28, 2011 4:35AM
wholesome, dark, rich, luxurious!
Rekha November 27, 2011 11:16AM
Book marked!!.. I am so going to make it,very soon !!
Rosa November 27, 2011 10:03AM
Mmmhhh, that combination is to die for! The best of both pastes…
Cheers,
Rosa
Nash at Plateful November 25, 2011 7:10PM
Love your recipes Chinmaye, scrumptious chocolate peanut butter too! Feel like grabbing that bread slice smothered in deliciousness, ahh.
Love & other Spices November 25, 2011 5:45PM
Wow,this looks so good.Can’t wait to try it out.
Alaka Rao November 25, 2011 3:58PM
Hey Chinnu.. good research regarding nutella…
choco peanut butter hmmm butter is not a ingredient??
Sanjeeta kk November 25, 2011 11:19AM
Wow..something so original and yum! Beautiful texture and am sure to switch over from Nutella soon
amrita November 25, 2011 10:44AM
chinmayie! gotta say, your photography skills are getting reallly good ! well done
Deesha November 25, 2011 10:26AM
Soooper. We ate all the groundnuts bought from the Parshe. I shud have made this
Valeria November 25, 2011 10:24AM
oh wow, this is serious food porn! great!
Tina November 25, 2011 9:56AM
Wow…superb superb superb recipe…Bookmarking this..Soooo creamy and delicious.
Raji November 25, 2011 9:25AM
This is a superb take on nutella, so much more healthy than it. Never knew nutella has calf rennet. I would definitely like to substitute this spread for nutella.
Zareena November 25, 2011 9:20AM
Very innovative and unique spread. Really must try this. Bookmarked dear.
Scarlett O'hara November 25, 2011 9:12AM
Awesome. Am going to try it this weekend!