Recipe: Nigel Slater’s Mixed Tomato Chutney
Nigel Slater’s mixed tomato chutney recipe is a favorite among chutney enthusiasts. Its sweet-and-sour balance, combined with a subtle kick of chili, makes it an excellent choice for first-time chutney makers.
Ingredients
- 900 g mixed tomatoes (green, red, yellow, and orange)
- 350 g onions, chopped
- 90 g raisins or sultanas
- 250 g light muscovado sugar
- 1 medium red chili, finely chopped (include seeds for extra heat)
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tsp yellow mustard seeds
Instructions
- Halve the tomatoes, keeping green ones separate. Chop onions and chili.
- In a large stainless-steel or enamel pan, combine green tomatoes, onions, raisins, sugar, chili, salt, mustard seeds, and vinegar. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 25 minutes
- Add the red, yellow, and orange tomatoes. Simmer for another 35 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Ladle into sterilized jars while hot, seal immediately, and let cool.