Sweet Tomato Chutney
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Sweet Tomato Chutney
Description
The recipe involves dissolving brown sugar in red wine vinegar over boiling heat, then adding large chopped tomatoes, onions, and minced hot chili peppers. This mixture is cooked down for approximately 45 minutes until the chutney becomes thick and jam-like, concentrating the flavors. After removing from heat, fresh chopped basil leaves and lemon juice are stirred in to brighten the taste and add herbal freshness.
The resulting chutney is chunky with a balance of sweetness from the sugar and acidity from the vinegar and lemon. The chili adds heat to the mix, providing a spicy undertone that can be adjusted based on pepper quantity. This chutney serves as an accompaniment to meats, cheeses, or sandwiches, enhancing dishes with its rich, layered flavor.
For a smoother texture, use an immersion blender after cooking to pulse the chutney to your preferred consistency. This flexibility allows for personal preference in texture without affecting the overall flavor profile.
Ingredients
- 1 cup brown sugar
- ½ cup red wine vinegar
- 8 large tomato chopped
- 1 onion chopped
- 2 red hot chili peppers minced
- 10 basil chopped, leaves
- lemon juice of 1
Instructions
- Boil the sugar and vinegar until the sugar is dissolved.
- Add the tomatoes, onion, and chils and cook until it gets a jam-like consistency, around 45 minutes.
- Remove from heat and add the basil and lemon juice.
- Serve chunky or use an immersion blender or other mixer to smooth it out a bit.
Notes
- The chutney can be blended with an immersion blender after cooking to achieve a smoother, paste-like texture.
- Cooking down the ingredients for about 45 minutes allows the sauce to thicken to jam consistency.
- Fresh basil and lemon juice are added at the end off the heat to preserve their brightness.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 20servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 58 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 58kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 7mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 199mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 13g | 26% |
| Vitamin A | 630IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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