Description
Spicy and tangy green tomato chutney brings Indian culinary magic to your kitchen, blending unripe tomatoes with aromatic spices. Bold flavors and quick preparation make this condiment an irresistible companion for grilled meats, sandwiches, and crispy snacks you’ll crave.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 6 cups (1.4 kg) green tomatoes
- 1 1/4 cups (156 g) onions
- 1 1/2 cups (340 g) brown sugar
- 1 cup (240 ml) white vinegar
Spices and Seasonings:
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon cloves
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 3 star anise pieces
- 1/4 teaspoon red chili flakes
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
Preservation Ingredients:
(None)
Instructions
- In a spacious non-reactive pot, blend chopped green tomatoes with finely diced onions, creating a vibrant base for the chutney.
- Pour vinegar and sugar into the mixture, stirring until sugar dissolves completely.
- Carefully encase whole spices in a muslin bag or cheesecloth to prevent direct contact with ingredients.
- Nestle the spice bag into the tomato mixture, ensuring even distribution of aromatic flavors.
- Place pot over low heat, maintaining a gentle simmer that allows ingredients to meld without scorching.
- Stir periodically during the 1-2 hour cooking process, watching the mixture transform and thicken.
- Monitor consistency, aiming for a rich, jam-like texture that reduces by approximately half.
- Carefully remove and discard the spice bag, extracting maximum flavor from the herbs and spices.
- Ladle the hot chutney into sterilized glass jars, leaving minimal headspace.
- Process jars in a boiling water bath for precisely 10 minutes to ensure proper preservation.
- Allow jars to cool completely at room temperature, creating a secure seal.
- Store in a cool, dark pantry and permit chutney to mature for 2-4 weeks before enjoying, allowing flavors to intensify.
Notes
- Swap green tomatoes for other unripe fruits like tomatillos or green mangoes to create unique flavor variations.
- Balance sweetness by adjusting sugar levels, using alternatives like honey or coconut sugar for different dietary needs.
- Use gluten-free vinegar and check spice blend ingredients to make the chutney suitable for gluten-sensitive individuals.
- Ensure even cooking by stirring consistently and maintaining low, steady heat to prevent burning and achieve perfect jammy texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 hours 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 38 g
- Sodium: 240 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 43 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg