I’ve been harvesting a few fruits and vegetables in the garden.
Fruits of my labour.
The one that excites me most is the tomatoes.
Especially the black heirloom ones, so I decided to create a simple tomato recipe that would go with anything: as a dip, a side, or a spread in sandwiches, with dairy or with meat.
I love a little kick of spice, so I planned to turn these tomatoes into a spicy chutney.
Spicy Tomato Chutney
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Brief Recipe:
🍅 Spicy Tomato Chutney
Ingredients
1 kg ripe tomatoes, chopped
2 medium onions, finely chopped
5 cloves garlic, minced
2 inch piece ginger, grated
3 green chillies, chopped
4 bsp olive oil
1½ tsp mustard seeds
1 tsp cumin powder
2-3 tbsp brown sugar or jaggery
3-4 tbsp vinegar (white or apple cider)
1 tsp red chilli powder
½ tsp turmeric powder
1 tsp ground coriander
½ tsp salt (adjust to taste)
🍅 Method:
Heat oil in a pan, add mustard seeds; let them pop.
Add onions and garlic; sauté until soft and golden.
Stir in ginger and green chillies.
Add tomatoes, sugar, and salt; cook until thick and jam-like.
Mix in vinegar, cumin, chilli powder, turmeric, and coriander. Simmer 5–10 mins.
Taste and adjust salt, sugar, or vinegar before serving or storing.
🍅 Canning for Long-Term Storage:
Sterilise jars and lids in boiling water for 10 minutes or in the oven at 120 °C. Keep hot.
Fill jars with hot chutney, leaving 1-2 cm headspace. Wipe rims clean and place lids on.
🍅 Process in a boiling water bath:
Small jars (≤250 ml): 10 min
Medium jars (250-500 ml): 15 min
Large jars (>500 ml): 20 min
Remove jars carefully and let cool completely. Lids should “pop” to indicate a proper seal.
Label and can be kept for a year, consume within 3 weeks after opening.
I was so pleased with how it turned out.
Delicious, slightly sweet, tangy and just the right spices.
The flavour is well-balanced. No doubt I will be turning all my future tomato harvest into chutney!
I hope this recipe inspires you to turn your own garden harvest into something delicious. Give it a try!
Have a lovely day,
Mariah 😊🍅
