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Gooseberry Chutney

Gooseberry Chutney

Cuisine:Indian

Course:Sauce

10m prep 10m cook 20m ready

A spicy, jammy gooseberry chutney inspired by Indian amla chutney. It pairs well with poppadoms or spicy curries and can be stored in the refrigerator for weeks.

Ingredients

Servings:

Nutrition (per serving, estimated)

Estimated based off 8 of 10 identified ingredients (per 100 g food data, scaled by amount).

Energy
231 cal
Protein
4.59 g
Carbohydrate
20.3 g
Fiber
7.17 g
Sugars
4.22 g
Sodium
2375 mg
Total fat
17.7 g
Saturated fat
1.33 g
Monounsaturated fat
10.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat
4.71 g
Vitamins & minerals
  • Calcium: 156 mg
  • Iron: 8.01 mg
  • Magnesium: 74.1 mg
  • Phosphorus: 121 mg
  • Potassium: 459 mg
  • Zinc: 1.01 mg

Let's Cook

  1. Step 1.

    Drain the canned gooseberries, reserving 3 tablespoons of the syrup. Set the gooseberries and syrup aside.

  2. Step 2.

    Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. When hot, add 1 teaspoon cumin seeds, 1 teaspoon fennel seeds, and 1 teaspoon mustard seeds. Let them sizzle until they turn dark brown, about 30 seconds to 1 minute.

  3. Step 3.

    Add ¼ teaspoon chilli powder, 1 teaspoon ground turmeric, and 1 teaspoon salt to the pan. Stir briefly, then add 40–50g (¼–⅓ cup) soft brown sugar, the juice of ½ lemon, the drained gooseberries, and the reserved 3 tablespoons syrup. Stir to combine.

  4. Step 4.

    Simmer the chutney for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the gooseberries have softened and the mixture has thickened slightly.

  5. Step 5.

    Taste the chutney and adjust seasoning, adding more sugar if desired for sweetness. Serve immediately, or transfer to a sterilized jar and refrigerate for up to 2–3 weeks.

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