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Sweet Tomato Chutney

Servings: 1 pint
Author: Shawn

Ingredients

  • 3 g cumin seeds (1 1/2 tsp)
  • 5 g smoked paprika (2 tsp)
  • 5 g sea salt (1 tsp)
  • 3 g fennel seeds (1 1/2 tsp)
  • 25 g extra-virgin olive oil (5 tsp)
  • 1 shallot, finely diced
  • 1 red chili, seeds removed and finely diced
  • 10 g ginger, minced
  • 1 clove garlic, smashed to a paste
  • 14 ounces canned plum tomatoes
  • 150 g brown sugar (3/4 cup, packed)
  • 75 g red wine vinegar

Instructions

  • Place cumin seeds in a medium saucepan over medium heat and toast until fragrant, about 3 minutes.
  • Transfer seeds to a spice grinder and grind into a powder. Combine with smoked paprkia, salt, and fennel seeds in a small bowl. Set aside.
  • Heat oil in saucepan over medium heat. Add shallot and fry until translucent, about 1 minute. Add red pepper, ginger, and garlic and fry for an additional minute.
  • Stir in spice mixture, then add tomatoes. Bring to a simmer and cook, uncovered, until tomatoes are soft, about 20 minutes.
  • Add brown sugar and vinegar and continue to simmer until reduced and thickened, 45-60 minutes.