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Green tomato chutney in a glass jar with a spoon and green tomatoes in the background.
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5 from 2 votes

Green Tomato Chutney

Savor the tang of Green Tomato Chutney, a spicy and sweet condiment perfect for enhancing your favorite dishes. This recipe transforms end-of-season tomatoes into a delightful blend of flavors.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Condiment
Cuisine: Indian
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 75kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp peanut oil
  • 1 clove garlic peeled and minced
  • 2 jalapeno peppers with seeds, chopped
  • 3 shallots peeled and chopped
  • 1/4 cup uncrystallized candied ginger available at Trader Joes or use 1-2 tablespoons of fresh ginger, and consider adding a little more sweetener
  • 1 green bell pepper Large, cored, seeded and chopped
  • 10 green tomatoes cored and chopped
  • sea salt
  • 2 cardamom pods
  • 1/2 tsp mustard seed
  • 1/2 tsp coriander seed
  • 1/2 tsp cumin seed
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar

Instructions

  • Heat peanut oil in a pan over medium heat. Add garlic, jalapenos, shallots, ginger, and bell peppers. Cook for 3-4 minutes.
  • Add green tomatoes and salt. Cook, stirring the contents of the pan around, for another 2 minutes.
  • Add the spices (mustard seed through cayenne), stir around for a minute or two, and then add the vinegar and the sugar. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for about 30 minutes more.
  • Allow to cool a bit and taste for seasoning. Add more salt, cayenne, or sugar, if needed. Spoon into glass jar(s) and store in the refrigerator...it should keep for about a month.

Nutrition

Calories: 75kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 0.3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 19mg | Potassium: 327mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 886IU | Vitamin C: 43mg | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 1mg