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Prep time
1 hour
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Cook time
2 hours
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Makes
Approx. 4-5 large canning jars
Author Notes
This chutney has been a favourite in our family for decades. The origins are unknown, however, as far as I know, my paternal grandmother got the recipe from her sister-in-law who in turn brought it back from India after visiting my great grandparents. My grandmother used to make a large portion every autumn and we always looked forward to receiving a large jar or two to last us through the winter. My husband has become equally addicted to this warming, slightly hot and aromatic chutney and does not consider it a complete curry dish without it.
The chutney is delicious with all kinds of curries, but will probably also do rather well in a sandwich or with cold meats.
—Anne Sejer
Ingredients
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3 pounds
ripe tomatoes (or equivalent tinned)
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3 pounds
apples
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3
bell peppers - 1 yellow, 1 green, 1 red
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400 grams
raisins
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425 grams
brown sugar
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1 1/2 cups
vinegar (apple cider or other)
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1 1/2 cups
oil (olive or canola/rapeseed)
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35-40 grams
garlic
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90 grams
curry powder (Madras or other favorite)
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75 grams
ginger
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salt to taste
Directions
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Chop tomatoes, apples (leave peel on but remove core) and peppers or use a food processor, I do.
Grate ginger and chop garlic finely (or use food processor).
Heat 1 cup of oil in a big pan.
Fry the curry powder for ½ minute and add the chopped tomatoes, peppers and apples. Fry for a few minutes.
Add remaining ingredients, mix well, cover and let simmer for approx. an hour until most of the liquid has evaporated – remove lid if necessary. Keep stirring at regular intervals to prevent the chutney from getting burnt at the bottom. The consistency should be like that of a porridge. Salt to taste.
Let cool completely before storing the chutney in sterilized jars. Will keep for months – unless eaten, of course.
Enjoy :-)
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