peachachecha Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 What is chutney and how is it used? This is not something we use over here. I have seen all the posts of people making chutney and am curious and would enjoy trying it. Is there a type of chutney that one should never be without, that can be used in many ways? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 I think it's a peculiarly British thing! Basically it's vegetables and fruit cooked in sugar and vinegar to make a sort of condiment - the word chutney is Indian I believe, but I'm sure it existed before then. It's usually served with cold meat or pork pie or similar. Delia Smith has a recipe for Christmas Chutney which I often use, I've also got a very old one from a family friend for apricot chutney made with dried apricots, almost anything goes but it's usually made in the autumn to use up fruit and vegetables that can't be stored - green tomatoes are a popular one as it's a good way to make use of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peachachecha Posted October 20, 2011 Author Share Posted October 20, 2011 I think it's a peculiarly British thing! Basically it's vegetables and fruit cooked in sugar and vinegar to make a sort of condiment - the word chutney is Indian I believe, but I'm sure it existed before then. It's usually served with cold meat or pork pie or similar. Delia Smith has a recipe for Christmas Chutney which I often use, I've also got a very old one from a family friend for apricot chutney made with dried apricots, almost anything goes but it's usually made in the autumn to use up fruit and vegetables that can't be stored - green tomatoes are a popular one as it's a good way to make use of them. Thanks Olly! The Christmas Chutney looks good. If I can find the allspice berries I will give it a try. Will look for a green tomatoes one next year. I make a green tomatoe mincemeat that I like on occasion. Your apricot chutney sounds good too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 It is a pickle really,but with a mish mash of fruits & vegetables - quite wonderful if its a nice one & there is nothing better than a great chutney with mature cheddar & a hunk of bread It is a very autumnal thing here,& usually involves autumn fruits like apples & plums. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LolaLayla Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 I made the Nigel Slater one which is on another thread here and it turned out well. I am a beginner to chutney making as I made my first batch last year but it is great to use up fruit etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue_F Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 If you made chutney now will it keep til Christmas, that is if you can keep people off it cos I want to make a mango one for my brother's christmas Pressie... My fav. is red onion but i've never made chutney of any kind before... Katy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Webmuppet Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 I make plum and pear chutney - tastes heavenly and even better it's made with plums and pears from the garden. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClaireG Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 Yes, would be fine to make now for Christmas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue_F Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 Thanks ClaireG I'll make some then Katy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 29, 2011 Share Posted October 29, 2011 Hugh F-W's- jam and chutney book is a must! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue_F Posted October 29, 2011 Share Posted October 29, 2011 Yes they look really good Katy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted October 30, 2011 Share Posted October 30, 2011 You need to store for 3 months for them to be at their best really we found some runner bean and courgette (zucchini) chutney we made in August 2009 at the back of the cupboard... It is perfection now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
