Madhur Jaffreys Cranberry Chutney Recipes

SEASONAL CRANBERRY CHUTNEY

Steps:

• Cut ginger into paper thin slices, stack, cut into thin slivers.
• Combine slivers, garlic, vinegar, sugar, pepper,cinnamon and allspice into a heavy pot.
• Simmer for about 20 minutes (may take longer) until there're about 4 tablespoons liquid left (excluding the solids).
• Add cranberry sauce and salt.
• Mix, bring to a simmer.
• It will be a bit lumpy.
• Add nuts, orange, peel and lemon juice.
• Simmer slowly.
• It will take 2 to 3 hours to thicken.
• Cool, put in a jar and refrigerate.
• This will keep for several days and freezes well.

MADHUR JAFFREY'S CRANBERRY CHUTNEY

Steps:

• Cut ginger into paper-thin slices, stack them together and cut into really thin slivers. Combine ginger, garlic, vinegar, sugar and cayenne in a small pot, and simmer on medium flame about 15 minutes or until there are about four tablespoons of liquid left. Add can of cranberry sauce, salt and pepper. Mix and bring to a simmer. Simmer on a gentle heat for about 10 minutes. Cool, store and refrigerate. Makes about 1 1/2 cups.

FRESH CILANTRO CHUTNEY

Steps:

• In a small skillet over medium-high heat, toast cumin seeds until fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes. Let cool completely, then grind in a spice grinder.
• Place ground cumin, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and remaining ingredients in the jar of a blender; season with pepper. Blend, stopping to push mixture down sides several times with a rubber spatula, until a paste forms. Transfer paste to a small glass or other nonmetallic bowl. Serve immediately, or store in an airtight container in refrigerator up to 2 days.