Contributed by Angie Cleveland

Chutney is a condiment that originated in India. Traditionally, it consists of a mix of
chopped fruits, vinegar, spices and sugar. Generally, chutneys tend to be spicy, but when
you make your own, you can adjust the heat to your liking. Most chutneys are fruit based,
although there are some chutneys that use vegetables too. When cooking your own
chutney, try to use slightly under ripe fruits that are slightly firm. If your fruit is too
soft, the mixture will cook down into a jam rather than a chunky sauce. Here are some
more great tips for making chutney at home (from www.about.com)
• Most common chutney spices: ginger, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, allspice, cardamom.
•Most common chutney fruits: raisin, mango, tamarind, citrus fruit, apricot, peach.
•Most common herbs: coriander, mint.
• Use non-reactive pots and utensils when making chutneys.
•Mix chutney with a bit of olive oil and use it as a quick marinade or glaze for meats.
•When using a chutney mixture as a marinade, be sure to boil it again and cool before
using it as a glaze.
•Mix with homemade or packaged mayonnaise for accenting cold meats or poultry.
• Mix chutney with cream cheese, sour cream or creme fraiche for cracker spread or fruit
dip.

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