Lime Chutney

14 ingredients
7 steps

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

Directions

  1. 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. 2
    Drain, rinse well and mix with raisins and sultanas. Process in batches in food processor until coarsely chopped.
  3. 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. 4
    Cook over medium heat for 2-3 minutes, or until very aromatic.
  5. 5
    Add the lime mixture, vinegar and soft brown sugar. Bring to the boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
  6. 6
    Reduce the heat and simmer for 11/2 hours, stirring occasionally. Pour into warm, sterilized jars and seal.
  7. 7
    Refrigerate after opening. Makes about 21/2 cups (600ml).

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