Apple Chutney Recipe (With Whole Spices) | Cook Click N Devour!!! (2024)

FAQs

What are the main ingredients in chutney? ›

Chutney is made from fruits, vegetables, and/or herbs with vinegar, sugar, and spices. It's used to provide balance to an array of dishes, or highlight a specific flavor profile. Broadly, the word chutney is now applied to anything preserved in sugar and vinegar, regardless of its texture, ingredients, or consistency.

In Desi cooking, mint chutney enlivens eggs, kormas, biriyanis, sandwiches and many other dishes, adding a sour, spicy and fresh cooling sweetness. Where it really sings, though, is as an accompaniment to samosas and chaats.

Vinegar used in making chutney must be good quality and have at least 5% acetic acid content. Any good brand white, malt, wine or cider vinegar should possess the correct qualities. Brown sugar is used for darker coloured chutney but where a lighter colour is required granulated sugar is recommended.

Chutney vs Relish

Both condiments are made with chopped vegetables, vinegar, and added spices. Typically, chutney has a softer consistency and contains a variety of fruit pieces. Relish usually contains one type of vegetable and no fruit.

It will keep for up to 6 months if store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.

If the chutney is too runny then in our opinion the best solution is to put it into a pan and bring it back to the boil, then simmer rapidly until it is the required thickness. If you can do this in a couple of deep frying pans (not aluminium) then it should help to speed up the process.

Typically, you would serve chutney when it has been set to room temperature, this is where the condiment is the best performing. We now know that chutney does work well with hot food, but pairing it with cold food can satisfy pretty much anyone.

Chutneys are ideal to be used alongside curry dishes. Fruit and onion based chutneys add amazing flavours to Indian dishes, especially to the side of a fiery Mandra Curry! There's nothing nicer than indulging in some cheese and biscuits with a spoonful of chutney to dip them into.

Consider adding a splash of lemon juice, lime juice, or vinegar to the chutney. The acidity can help mask or minimize the bitter taste.

What is chutney called in America? ›

Relish. Chutney and relish are two popular condiments, and the names are often interchanged. The confusion is understandable because chutneys can be savory, and relishes can be sweet. In general, chutneys have a chunky spreadable consistency much like a preserve and are usually made with fruit.

Cheese and chutney pairing ideas

Spicy, vegetable-based chutneys such as onion & chilly, spiced tomato etc. work well with medium-hard, aged cheese like Cheddar, Pecorino or Gruyere. These cheeses usually have a mild taste which can be easily complimented by hints of spices and heat.

(ˈtʃʌtni) noun. a sauce or relish of Asian origin, often compounded of both sweet and sour ingredients, as fruits and herbs, with spices and other seasoning. Also: chutnee.

Chutney is a condiment that is widely used in Indian cuisine to add flavor and zing to dishes. In the USA, salsa and hot sauce are popular alternatives to chutney as both provide a similar flavor profile with added heat.

Mango Chutney

This is one of the most popular chutneys worldwide, made from ripe mangoes, sugar, vinegar, spices, and sometimes ginger. It has a sweet and tangy flavor that complements many Indian dishes. Mango chutney is a tangy and sweet condiment made from ripe mangoes, vinegar, sugar, and a blend of spices.