What goes in Indian apple chutney?
To make this classic apple chutney recipe, you will need the ingredients shown below: I remember I had started hating apples just after living a year in that city because our house was always filled with apples. At that time I used to feel that our house smelled like apples all the time. Now I miss those years and have realized how beautiful everything was and how lucky we were. And, I have also started loving apples again. I tasted this apple chutney for the first time in Shimla. Though I didn’t like apples during those days, I loved this apple chutney. It’s sweet, tangy, and a little spicy. Now I regularly make it in my kitchen. If you are looking for ideas to use your extra apples, try this spicy apple chutney recipe. It’s vegan and gluten-free too.
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Other ingredient details and nutritional information are given in the recipe card ahead.
How to serve?
Step 1: Peel, core, and chop the apples. Step 2: Heat oil in a cooking pot. Add mustard seeds. When the seeds start spluttering, add raisins and grated ginger. Saute for a few seconds. Step 3: Add chopped apples. Step 4: Add chili flakes, cinnamon powder, ground black pepper, garam masala, vinegar, and salt. Step 5: Mix, and cover the pan. Step 6: Cook covered on medium heat for around 15 minutes or until the apples turn mushy. Check 2-3 times in between and stir to make sure that the apples don’t stick to the bottom of the pot. Step 7: Add sugar. Step 8: Cook for 2 minutes or until the sugar dissolves. Turn off the heat and allow the chutney to reach room temperature. Your delicious apple chutney is ready to be enjoyed!
How to store apple chutney?
To store, allow the apple chutney to reach room temperature then transfer to clean and dry airtight jars. Refrigerate for around 15 days.
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