Tomato and Chilli Chutney

Tomato and Chilli Chutney is an easy homemade condiment that can be used in so many ways. It's unique flavors come from the juicy tomatoes, spicy peppers, a hint of sweetness from sweet chili sauce and herbs and spices that enhance the taste of the relish.

Our family is in love with sauces and relishes! Anything that can be dipped or drizzled makes us really happy. This raw chilli tomato chutney has a fresh flavor and crunchy texture. It does not need canning and will keep in the refrigerator for a few weeks. Here are a few more tasty relishes to try:

• Jalapeno Orange Relish
• Mustard Relish
• Tomato Avocado Relish
• Cherry Tomato Relish

Ingredients

You will need the following ingredients to make chilli and tomato chutney:

Ingredient Substitutions & Options

• Vinegar - you can use rice wine or white wine vinegar. Both are a bit sweeter than the red wine vinegar.
• Chilli peppers-if you want the tomato chutney more spicy, use all chilli peppers instead of half jalapeno peppers in the recipe.
• Instead of sweet chili sauce, use chili sauce and 1-2 teaspoons sugar.
• Tomatoes- this recipe uses Roma tomatoes. I like these in sauces, relishes and chutneys since they have less seeds and are fairly sweet.

How to make Tomato Chilli Chutney

Step 1: Use a food processor to finely chop the onion and peppers.

Step 2: Add the garlic, seasonings, vinegar, lemon juice and chili sauce. Mix for another minute.

Step 3: Mix in the tomatoes and process in 15 second intervals until the texture looks like a chunky relish. Drain any excess liquid before storing in refrigerator.

Recipe Tips

• This chutney is fresh, without preservatives. Store in a tightly sealed container in the refrigerator for 1-2 weeks.
• You can freeze for about 1 month. But I would not recommend since the tomatoes will be more watery and the texture of the chutney will be mushy. But you can add to a cooked sauce since the flavor will still be good.
• Depending on how ripe the tomatoes are, there may be excess liquid in the processor after you chop the tomatoes. Just drain the chutney before placing in jars or other containers.

What are some ways to use tomato chilli chutney?

Chutney, like relishes and savory jams are versatile condiments that are delicious with many different foods.

• Use it as a dip with seafood, chicken and beef.
• It tastes great on a taco or tortilla
• We especially love this tomato chutney with burgers instead of ketchup.
• Mix it in a marinade to add lots of tomato flavor.
• It can be used as a fresh tomato sauce with pasta.
• Use it on Italian bread with minced garlic and parmesan cheese.
• If you make homemade pizza, it would be a delicious topping instead of just marinara sauce.