Chilli green tomato chutney

INGREDIENTS 
3 tbsp cumin seeds

6 tbsp green lentils
2 kg green tomatoes, chopped
2 large onions, chopped
15 red chillies, chopped
500g brown sugar 
1 cup cider vinegar
2 tsp salt 
1 tbsp ginger, minced
1 tbsp garam masala
1 tbsp paprika
1 tsp mustard seeds
1 tbsp tamarind 

METHOD
In a large pot, dry fry the cumin seeds until toasted.

Add all the other ingredients except the tamarind and bring to a boil. Simmer for  about 2 hours, adding the tamarind after the first hour. When the mixture thickens, use a potato masher to crush the tomatoes. 

While hot place the jars into a large pan of boiling water with the lids on for 10 mins.

Remove carefully from the boiling water and seal. Keeps for 3 to 4 months unopened.

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