Curried Tomato Chutney Food

CURRIED TOMATO RELISH

Steps:

• Blanch Tomatoes to remove skin.
• Chop peeled tomatoes into cubes, cut peeled onions into 1cm cubes, cut peeled and cored apples into 1cm (½ in) cubes, peel cucumber and cut into cubes taking out the seeds.
• Combine tomatoes, onions, cucumbers and apples in large bowl, sprinkle salt over - cover and stand for a few hours overnight.
• Combine vinegar and sugar in large pan, stir over heat until sugar dissolves. Bring to boil, add drained vegetables, bring back to boil, reduce heat. Simmer 10 minutes.
• Mix flour, curry powder, garlic and turmeric to smooth paste with water, add to pan, stir until mixture boils and thickens. Reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes, or slightly longer to get to the consistency that you like.
• Remove from heat, pour into sterilized jars.

SPICY TOMATO CHUTNEY

Steps:

• Fill a saucepan with water, and bring to a boil. Place tomatoes in boiling water, and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, or until skins begin to crack and peel. Remove from water, cool, and peel.
• Puree tomatoes with ginger and garlic in a food processor or blender.
• Place tomato mixture, sugar, vinegar, onions, and golden raisins in a large saucepan. Season with mixed spice, chili powder, paprika, and curry paste. Simmer over medium heat until thick. Refrigerate until ready to use.

CURRY HUMMUS FLAT BREAD WITH TOMATO CHUTNEY

Steps:

• For the tomato chutney: Heat the oil in a large saute pan over medium heat. Add the onions and cook until very soft and slightly caramelized. Add the garlic and cook 30 seconds. Add the tomatoes, 1/4 cup water, the vinegar, sugar, allspice, cinnamon and salt and pepper to taste and cook until the tomatoes soften and the mixture thickens, about 15 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the cilantro. Let cool to room temperature.
• For the hummus: Heat the oil in a medium saute pan over medium heat. Add the onions and cook until soft. Stir in the curry powder and cook for 1 minute. Add 1 cup water and cook, stirring constantly, until the water has almost completely evaporated. Stir in the cayenne and cool briefly.
• Put the chickpeas, curried onions, tahini, olive oil, honey and some salt and pepper in a food processor and process until smooth. Add the parsley and pulse to incorporate. Season with the lemon juice and more salt and pepper if needed.
• Heat a charcoal or gas grill to high for direct grilling. Brush the naan with some of the canola oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill until golden brown on both sides and slightly charred.
• Spread each piece of naan with some of the hummus and top with some of the chutney.

FRESH TOMATO CHUTNEY

Steps:

• Halve the tomatoes, remove the seeds, chop the flesh and place in a sieve over a bowl so the excess juices can drain away.
• Put the onion and coriander into a bowl. Heat the oil and fry the cumin seeds for about 30 seconds then tip them into the bowl. Mix in the tomatoes, cover and chill.
• To serve, add some salt (see tip below) and serve.