Green Tomato & Apple Chutney
condiment, fruits, indian, vegetables
5 cup green tomatoes - coarsely chopped
3 cup green-skinned apples*
1 large red bell pepper; seeded - coarsely chopped
1/2 cup raisins
2 tablespoon fresh ginger; chopped
2 finely chopped garlic cloves
1/2 teaspoon mustard seed
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1/8 teaspoon each nutmeg and cayenne
2 teaspoon salt
1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1 cup mild white or rice vinegar
*Apples should be peeled, cored and coarsely chopped.
In a large 4 or 5-quart saucepan, combine all ingredients. Bring to a boil and then simmer, stirring occasionally, for about 45 minutes or until thickened. Cool, then store in glass jars in the refrigerator. Let chutney mellow for a few days before serving.
Yield: About 5 cups.
The author says that this chutney keeps well and goes well with cold meats, cheese or chicken.
From 1991 "Shepherd's Garden Seeds Catalog," pg. 61. Electronic format by Cathy Harned. Submitted By CCH@SALATA.COM (CATHY HARNED) On 30 DEC 95 224123 -0800
Yield: 1 batch