Description
Green tomato chutney brings British countryside flavors to your kitchen. Spicy, tangy, and richly textured, this homemade preserve offers you a delightful taste of seasonal preservation with Jamie Oliver’s classic recipe.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 500 grams (17.6 ounces) ripe green tomatoes
- 10 cloves garlic
- 2.5 centimeters (1 inch) piece ginger
- 2 fresh green chilies
Spices and Seeds:
- 1 teaspoon black mustard seeds
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1 tablespoon urad daal
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon caster sugar
- Sea salt
- Sesame seed oil
Instructions
- Carefully peel and mince the garlic, ginger, and chilies into a fine, uniform consistency. Utilize a traditional pestle and mortar to methodically crush and blend these aromatic ingredients into a cohesive, fragrant paste.
- Create a shallow crosshatch incision on the top of each ripe tomato. Immerse the tomatoes in scalding water for approximately 30 minutes to facilitate easy skin removal. Gently peel away the loosened skin and finely dice the tomato flesh.
- Employ a low-heat technique to simmer the chopped tomatoes, gradually evaporating excess moisture for 10 to 12 minutes. Carefully transfer the reduced tomato mixture to a separate bowl and set aside.
- Pour 4 tablespoons (60 milliliters) of sesame seed oil into the original pan. Introduce mustard seeds, cumin seeds, and urad daal, allowing them to sizzle and release their aromatic oils. Immediately incorporate the prepared herb and spice paste.
- Gently fold the previously cooked tomatoes into the spiced oil mixture. Allow the ingredients to meld and intensify their flavors by simmering for an additional 5 to 10 minutes. Season with one teaspoon (5 grams) of sea salt and caster sugar, thoroughly stirring to ensure even distribution.
Notes
- Homemade chutney develops richer flavors when stored in sterilized glass jars for up to two weeks.
- Small batch preparation guarantees maximum flavor intensity and precise seasoning control.
- Fresh chilies deliver a gentle, gradually building heat that warms each spoonful.
- Urad daal introduces a traditional South Indian crunch, elevating the chutney’s overall texture.
- Balancing salt and sugar creates the perfect sweet-savory profile that makes this condiment irresistible.
- Mustard and cumin seeds release complex aromatic spice notes during the cooking process.
- Sesame seed oil adds a nutty undertone that beautifully complements the sharp tomato base.
- Peeling tomatoes requires a quick blanching technique to remove skin smoothly without damaging their delicate structure.
- Green tomatoes contribute a tangy, slightly acidic flavor that transforms this traditional condiment into a zesty delight.
- Selecting perfectly ripe green tomatoes with vibrant color and firm texture ensures the chutney’s ultimate success.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 80 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg