Background
I often make chilli jam, chilli sauce or chilli chutney as they can be used in many ways - also they make excellent presents for friend and family. This chilli jama is one of my favorite recipes. The original version is by Ottolenghi - I've changed a few details, but the essence of it has remained - it's fresh, it's zingy, it's spicy. I use it as sandwich spread (with cheese or meat), dip, glaze for barbecued meat and fish, in salad dressing, in pasta dishes and so on.
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp vegetable oil
- 3 cloves of garlic, minced
- 2 red chillies
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 1 tsp black mustard seeds
- 1 tin of chopped tomatoes (400 ml)
- ½ tsp salt
- 30g light muscovado sugar (fine)
- ½ tsp turmeric powder
- 2½ Tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 handful coriander (cilantro) leaves
Instructions
- Desseed then finely chop the chillis.
- Heat the oil in a pan, add the chilli, cumin & mustard seeds and garlic. Stir for 2 minutes.
- Add the tinned tomatoes, salt, sugar, vinegar, turmeric, then bring to the boil.
- Turn down the heat and simmer for about 35 minutes. It is ready when you get a thick, sticky sauce.
- Finely chop the coriander leaves, then add the jam and allow it to cool.
- Spoon it into warm sterilized jars which can be kept in a cool place for a couple of months (if you can resist eating them that long!) but in the fridge once opened.
Categories
- Meal Type: - Appetizer - Dips - Edible Gifts - Everyday - Nibbles & Bites - Preserves - Sandwiches - Sauces - Side - Snacks - Starter
- Cuisines: - Middle Eastern
- Occasions: - Barbecue - Bonfire Night - Christmas - Dinner Party - Fathers Day - New Year - Parties - Picnic - Sports Food
- Ingredients: - Other Vegetables
- Health and Diet: - Combination - Dairy Free - Gluten Free - Vegan
- Skill Levels: - Easy
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