Pune Nashik Shengdana Groundnut Chutney Maharashtra

Dry peanut (shengdana) chutney is the quintessential Maharashtrian condiment made from roasted groundnut powder blended with garlic, chilli, and salt. The Pune region's cuisine is deeply dependent on this protein-rich condiment consumed with bhakri and rice. Home-produced shengdana chutney is a cottage industry for rural women, with branded variants sold in Pune and Mumbai markets. Maharashtra is a major groundnut producer and shengdana chutney sustains rural micro-enterprises.