Lime Chutney Recipe

Name: Lime Chutney
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Soups & Stews
Ingredients: 10 ripe yellowed limes; 2 tablespoons cooking salt; 6 1/2 ounces raisins; 5 ounces sultanas (if you can't get sultanas then just use raisins); 3 tablespoons peanut oil; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 1 teaspoon black mustard seeds; 1/2 teaspoon chili powder; 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper; 5 finely chopped garlic cloves; 2 1/2 inches piece finely chopped gingerroot; 1 1/4 cups malt vinegar; 1 kg soft brown sugar

Servings: persons

10 ripe yellowed limes
2 tablespoons cooking salt
6 1/2 ounces raisins
5 ounces sultanas (if you can't get sultanas then just use raisins)
3 tablespoons peanut oil
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon black mustard seeds
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
5 finely chopped garlic cloves
2 1/2 inches piece finely chopped gingerroot
1 1/4 cups malt vinegar
1 kg soft brown sugar

1
Cut 10 ripened yellowed limes into eight wedges each. Place in large glass bowl, sprinkle with 2 tablespoons cooking salt and stir well, cover with plastic wrap or lid and leave for 48 hours in cool dark place, stirring occasionally.
2
Drain, rinse well and mix with raisins and sultanas. Process in batches in food processor until coarsely chopped.
3
Heat 3 tablespoons peanut oil in large heavy based pan, add cumin, coriander, mustard seeds, chilli powder, black pepper, garlic and ginger (don't overcook ginger or it will become bitter.).
4
Cook over medium heat for 2-3 minutes, or until very aromatic.
5
Add the lime mixture, vinegar and soft brown sugar. Bring to the boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
6
Reduce the heat and simmer for 11/2 hours, stirring occasionally. Pour into warm, sterilized jars and seal.
7
Refrigerate after opening. Makes about 21/2 cups (600ml).

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

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 10 ripe yellowed limes, 2 tablespoons cooking salt, 6 1/2 ounces raisins, 5 ounces sultanas (if you can't get sultanas then just use raisins), and more.

Yes, Lime Chutney falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

Lime Chutney

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