Description
Spicy Green Tomato Chutney delivers a tangy explosion of Indian flavors that dance across your palate. Bold and zesty, this condiment brings garden-fresh ingredients together in a memorable blend of sweet, sour, and aromatic spices you’ll crave with every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 kilogram (2.2 pounds) green tomatoes
- 1 kilogram (2.2 pounds) red onions
- 500 grams (2.5 cups) brown sugar
- 1 liter (33.8 fluid ounces) malt vinegar
Dried Ingredients:
- 150 grams (5.2 ounces) raisins
Spices and Seasonings:
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 teaspoons sea salt
Instructions
- Finely dice green tomatoes, onions, and garlic while roughly chopping raisins to prepare the base ingredients for the chutney.
- Combine all chopped ingredients in a stainless steel saucepan, bringing the mixture to a robust simmer over medium heat with the lid removed.
- Continuously stir the mixture every 10-15 minutes to prevent sticking and ensure even caramelization, maintaining a consistent temperature for 1-3 hours.
- Monitor the chutney’s consistency, watching for a rich brown color and thick, viscous texture that indicates it has reduced sufficiently.
- Sterilize glass preservation jars by thoroughly washing and drying them, ensuring no residue remains on the surface or lid.
- Select jars with non-reactive plastic lids or those with interior protective coatings to prevent potential vinegar corrosion.
- Carefully transfer the hot chutney into the sterilized jars, leaving a small headspace at the top to allow for potential expansion.
- Prepare a large pot with a rack at the bottom, filling it with enough water to cover the jars by at least one inch.
- Gently lower the filled jars into the water bath, ensuring they remain upright and do not touch each other.
- Bring the water to a rolling boil, then reduce to a steady simmer and process the jars for exactly ten minutes.
- Remove the jars vertically using a specialized jar lifter, placing them on a heat-resistant surface to cool naturally.
- Allow the jars to rest undisturbed for 12-24 hours, listening for the distinctive popping sound that indicates a proper seal.
- Once completely cooled, label the jars with the contents and date, then store in a cool, dark pantry for up to one year.
- After opening, refrigerate the chutney and consume within one month for optimal flavor and quality.
Notes
- Choose firm, slightly unripe green tomatoes for the best texture and tangy flavor in your chutney.
- Adjust the heat level by varying the amount of garlic or adding a small amount of chili pepper during cooking.
- Consider using alternative sweeteners like honey or maple syrup instead of raisins for different flavor profiles.
- Ensure thorough sterilization of jars to prevent bacterial growth and extend the chutney’s shelf life.
- Prep Time: 10-15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1-3 hours
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 10
- Calories: 252
- Sugar: 54 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 0.2 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 66 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 1.5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg