This versatile chutney's a great pantry staple - great with BBQ meats or have it cold on toast. This recipe uses the Breville Quick Touch™ Microwave - with Smart Settings that take the guess workout out of cooking, reheating and defrosting.
Indian Spiced Tomato Chutney
Ingredients
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2cm piece ginger, finely shredded
4 cloves garlic, crushed
2 long red chillies, chopped
1 large red onion, chopped
1 tablespoon black mustard seeds
1 tablespoon ground turmeric
1 tablespoon ground cumin
2 sprigs fresh curry leaves, leaves only
3 teaspoons salt
1 cup white sugar
Cup malt vinegar
1kg chopped ripe tomatoes
Method
Place oil, ginger, garlic, chilli and onion into a large deep microwave-safe bowl
Select 100% power and dial up 5 minutes; Press START button
Remove from microwave and stir in remaining ingredients. Select 100% power and dial up 60 minutes cook time. Press START button. Pause cooking program every 10 minutes to stir. Press START button to continue cooking. After 60 minutes, check consistency of chutney. Chutney should have reduced and thickened. If chutney needs further cooking select 100% and dial up 10 minutes. Press START button and continue cooking until chutney is the correct consistency
Spoon into sterilised jars and cool completely before storing in the refrigerator. Serve with BBQ meats or cold on sandwiches
