Tangy and sweet. Chutney is a spicy condiment made with fruits or vegetables.
Chutney is becoming more popular here in Paraguay. I think a lot of people are still not sure what to do with it.
The more adventures ones use it to prepare pork dishes or to accompany with chicken.
I tried chutney for the first time while we were living in the US. It was on the table every time my in-laws would make some kind of curry.
I loved it. Tangy and sweet. It went so well with the spiciness of the curry.
The most popular chutney I've seen here in Paraguay and in the US has been mango chutney. I love the texture of mango. Chunky and creamy.
Sadly, my husband is allergic to mangoes. So at home I try to make chutney with different kinds of fruits.
Apple chutney is one I make the most. We have apples year around and they are not too expensive, so its a no brainer.
Homemade Apple and Dates Chutney
Chutney is very easy to make at home. I usually make a big batch and canned them in small jars.
When making chutney at home, you can control the amount of sugar it goes into it. You can make it spicy or not spicy.
Homemade chutney is a great holiday present too.
Making Chutney
The recipe for today comes from Chef Mireille at The Schizo Chef. This week I'm participating in a Food Bloggers Recipe Swap were we are pair with another blogger to recreate one of their recipes.
I was so happy to find this apple and date chutney recipe. We are moving back to the US in less than 2 months and I'm trying to use all the food we have left. I have a big bag of dates, so this recipe came on handy.
Chef Mireille uses mustard seed oil to make this chutney. I don't have any but found online that you can substitute it with 2 tablespoons vegetable oil + 1 teaspoon dry mustard such as Colman's, per 2 tablespoons needed.
Apples: We don't have many kinds of apples here in Paraguay. For this chutney, I used one similar to a Fuji apple.
Have you made chutney before? what fruits have you used?
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Recipe
Homemade Apple and Date Chutney
Ingredients
- ½ tablespoon mustard oil
- 1 small red onion chopped
- ½ tablespoon grated ginger
- 2 cups peeled and chopped apples
- ½ cup chopped dates
- ½ cup golden raisins
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- ¾ cup vinegar
- ½ cup water
- ½ teaspoon red chili powder
- ½ teaspoon mustard powder
- 1 pinch large saffron
- ½ teaspoon ground cardamom
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, over low heat, saute onion, ginger, and oil until translucent. About 3 minutes.
- Add the rest of the ingredients and cook for 15 to 20 minutes. Stirring often.
- Turn off the heat and cool completely before storing in jars.
Notes
Nutrition
Pavani
This chutney looks absolutely mouthwatering and I loves your chutney combo and will try it soon.Lovely share.
Lizet Flores de Bowen
Thanks Pavani!
Sandhya Ramakrishnan
The apple and date chutney looks great and what a great idea this is! My husband would eat this with any sandwich or wrap.
Lizet Flores de Bowen
I need to try it in a sandwich. Chutney is not very well known here, so I'm learning how to use it.
Lathiya
This looks so yum...the apple and date chutney sounds great accompaniment to have with rotis or just to have as such
Lizet Flores de Bowen
Mmm rotis, I need to make them soon 🙂
Veena Krishnakumar
This chutney looks so irresistible. Love the combination that you have used. Awesome share
Lizet Flores de Bowen
Thanks Veena!
Usha
Sweet and . tangy, sounds like a perfect condiment to have on the dining table!
Lizet Flores de Bowen
Yes. Love that combo 🙂
simplyfood
I love the combination of the ingredients.The flavours sound delicious and I will definitely try it.
Lizet Flores de Bowen
I hope you like it!
sasmita
This chutney looks as a spicy condiment made with fruits......Love to have this tangy and sweet one.
Lizet Flores de Bowen
Yes, spicy and fruity ?
Jagruti Dhanecha
Apple and date chutney is stunning, with lots of spices this chutney is suitable for autumn season.
Lizet Flores de Bowen
Yes! and we are enjoying the nice cool weather here in Paraguay.
Shalini
This chutney looks delicious. Mouth-watering!!
Lizet Flores de Bowen
Thanks Shalini!
Narmadha
Sweet and tangy is yummy combo. Your pictures makes me drooling to have some
Lizet Flores de Bowen
Aw, thanks!
The Girl Next Door
Yum! I can imagine the sweet and tangy notes that this jam would have, from the dates and the apple. I'm sure it was super flavourful!
Great recipe, beautifully executed by you. 🙂
Lizet Flores de Bowen
Thank you! it was really good 🙂
Rafeeda - The Big Sweet Tooth
The apple date chutney looks super delicious... just that sweetness and spiciness needed...
Lizet Flores de Bowen
Yes! the right amount of sweetness and spiciness 🙂
Chef Mireille
Thank you for trying it. I am so glad you guys liked it! and welcome back to the US!
Lizet Flores de Bowen
Great recipe Mireille! my favorite so far. It's a keeper. 🙂