Description
Spicy green tomato chutney brings tangy Indian flavors to your table with bold, zesty notes. Homemade condiment lovers will savor this simple yet complex blend of green tomatoes, aromatic spices, and subtle heat you can enjoy with countless dishes.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 1/2 pounds (1.13 kg) green tomatoes, chopped
- 1 cup chopped red onion
- 1 cup golden raisins
- 1 1/4 cups brown sugar
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1 tablespoon mustard seeds
- 1 teaspoon chile pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon fennel seeds
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 cinnamon stick
- Pinch ground nutmeg
- 2 tablespoons chopped candied ginger
Liquid:
- 1 cup apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- Sanitize glass containers by submerging them in gently bubbling water atop a wire rack or folded cloth, maintaining a steady temperature around 180°F.
- In a robust, thick-bottomed cooking vessel, amalgamate all chopped ingredients, ensuring even distribution of spices and vegetables.
- Elevate heat until mixture reaches a vigorous boil, then immediately reduce to a gentle simmer, allowing flavors to meld and liquid to condense.
- Monitor the cooking process, stirring periodically to prevent scorching and promoting uniform texture, carefully extracting the cinnamon stick when aromatics have fully infused.
- Carefully ladle the simmered chutney into sterilized jars, maintaining approximately 1/4 inch of headspace to facilitate proper sealing.
- Meticulously cleanse jar rims with a pristine cloth, then securely attach lids and rings to create an airtight seal.
- Immerse sealed jars in rapidly boiling water, processing for 15 minutes at sea level or extending to 20 minutes for elevated altitudes.
- Gently extract jars and position on a clean kitchen towel, allowing them to cool naturally and create a vacuum seal, then store in a dark, temperature-consistent environment.
Notes
- Wear gloves while handling green tomatoes to prevent skin irritation from their acidic surface.
- Use unripe, firm green tomatoes for the best texture and tangy flavor in the chutney.
- Adjust spice levels by increasing or decreasing red chili flakes according to personal heat preference.
- Store chutney in sterilized jars for up to one year in a cool, dark pantry to maintain optimal taste and safety.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 147
- Sugar: 34 g
- Sodium: 84 mg
- Fat: 0.2 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg