LolaLayla Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 A lot of chutney recipes list mustard seeds as an ingredient. Do you think I could use mustard powder as an alternative? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WitchHazel Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 I would say Not really. Mustard powder would give a different effect completely. I swould ay that, at a pinch, you might be able to get away with adding some wholegrain mustard (not powder). But if you have to go out and buy that anyway, then it might be worthwhile getting the mustard seeds. Worst case, I;m sure you could just leave it out. Chutney is full of such lovely flavours anyway, that leaving out the mustard seeds won't be the end of the world. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LolaLayla Posted October 17, 2011 Author Share Posted October 17, 2011 Thanks. I will probably just leave it out then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bramble Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 I always think that mustard seeds are as much about texture as flavour, but I reckon you'd be fine to leave them out, there's plenty of other stuff going on in chutney, isn't there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LolaLayla Posted October 17, 2011 Author Share Posted October 17, 2011 Yes. I was going to have a go at the Nigel Slater one as I have green tomatoes. I had originally planned a chutney with apples too but I don't have them any more so I will use my chillies instead. However it says a red chilli and mine are still green but I reckon that will be ok Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WitchHazel Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 However it says a red chilli and mine are still green but I reckon that will be ok Green chilli will be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LolaLayla Posted October 17, 2011 Author Share Posted October 17, 2011 Good news. Will need to focus tomorrow on buying the vinegar and sugar and get started Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LolaLayla Posted October 19, 2011 Author Share Posted October 19, 2011 Made the chutney yesterday and it turned out fine Think I will make some more tomorrow as there are still green tomatoes to use up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 I almost always end up going 'off piste' on chutney recipes - I started making Delia's Christmas Chutney the other day and then because I had a bag of dried prunes that needed using up I chopped those up and put them in. Every batch of chutney is slightly different, and that's what is so wonderful about it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LolaLayla Posted October 19, 2011 Author Share Posted October 19, 2011 I made chutney for the first time last year so I am still a bit unsure about what you can use. Also sterilising the jars worrried me. I suppose it's because my mum never made it that I am clueless! I felt I wanted to have a go as I had grown tomatoes and didn't want to waste any. Also there are so many recipes out there It is great to get advice here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 I am making an interesting sounding Pineapple Chutney tomorrow (complete with mustard seeds), & will report back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LolaLayla Posted October 20, 2011 Author Share Posted October 20, 2011 Oh that sounds really interesting. Looking forward to hearing how it turns out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted October 21, 2011 Share Posted October 21, 2011 Well,it is lovely - very sweet & sour...delicious with some ham I bet (or turkey!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LolaLayla Posted October 21, 2011 Author Share Posted October 21, 2011 That sounds nice Where did you find the recipe I made some more of the Nigel Slater one but this time it was a little dry so I added more vinegar with the result being it is much more sour than the first batch, but it won't go to waste. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted October 21, 2011 Share Posted October 21, 2011 Good Food magazine - current issue. Or if you wait a few weeks it will be on their site around the same time the next issue comes out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
