Better-Than-Ketchup Tomato Chutney Recipe

Name: Better-Than-Ketchup Tomato Chutney
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup canola oil; 36 curry leaves, roughly torn (optional); 2 teaspoons mustard seeds; 2 teaspoons cumin seeds; 12 dried red chiles; 1/2 teaspoon turmeric; 3 1/2 pounds tomatoes (about 6 or 7), cored and roughly chopped; 1 (4.4-ounce) tube double-concentrated tomato paste or 1 (9-ounce) can tomato paste; 2 tablespoons sugar; 1 1/2 tablespoons kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 teaspoon Sambhaar or rasam powder, or 1/2 teaspoon curry powder

Servings: persons

1/4 cup canola oil
36 curry leaves, roughly torn (optional)
2 teaspoons mustard seeds
2 teaspoons cumin seeds
12 dried red chiles
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
3 1/2 pounds tomatoes (about 6 or 7), cored and roughly chopped
1 (4.4-ounce) tube double-concentrated tomato paste or 1 (9-ounce) can tomato paste
2 tablespoons sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon Sambhaar or rasam powder, or 1/2 teaspoon curry powder

1
Heat the oil with the curry leaves (if using), mustard seeds, cumin seeds, and chiles in a large pot or skillet over medium-high heat until the cumin is browned, about 2 minutes.
2
Add the turmeric and cook until the chiles darken, 1 to 2 minutes longer.
3
Add the remaining ingredients and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally and pressing the tomatoes against the sides of the pot to mash them if they are not breaking up on their own.
4
Reduce the heat to medium and cook until the chutney is thick and jammy (if canning, cook until the mixture is very thick), stirring often, an additional 20 to 35 minutes.
5
If you are using hard winter tomatoes, the chutney may cook in less time, as there is less tomato juice to reduce.
6
Taste for seasoning, transfer to a covered plastic container, and refrigerate for up to 1 week or ladle into dry and sterilized jars and can according to the manufacturers instructions.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup canola oil, 36 curry leaves, roughly torn (optional), 2 teaspoons mustard seeds, 2 teaspoons cumin seeds, and more.

Yes, Better-Than-Ketchup Tomato Chutney falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Better-Than-Ketchup Tomato Chutney

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