Description
A straightforward recipe for a tangy and slightly sweet tomato chutney.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 kg ripe tomatoes, chopped
- 2 medium onions, finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 inch ginger, grated
- 200 g sugar
- 100 ml white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon red chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
Instructions
- Combine tomatoes, onions, garlic, and ginger in a large, heavy-bottomed pot.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes soften, about 15 minutes.
- Add sugar, vinegar, salt, chili powder, and cumin to the pot.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low.
- Simmer uncovered for 45 to 60 minutes, stirring frequently, until the chutney thickens to your desired consistency.
- Remove from heat and let it cool slightly before jarring.
Notes
- For a smoother chutney, you can blend the cooked mixture briefly before the final simmer.
- Adjust sugar and vinegar amounts based on the sweetness and acidity of your tomatoes.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 60 min
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Stovetop Cooking
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 55
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 0.2 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.1 g
- Trans Fat: 0.0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 0.4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: tomato chutney, chutney recipe, simple chutney, Indian condiment, preserved tomatoes