Madhurs Red Pepper Chutney Food

MANGO AND RED PEPPER CHUTNEY

Steps:

• Toss together mangoes, vinegar, brown sugar, raisins, and 1 teaspoon salt.
• Mince and mash ginger, jalapeño, and garlic to a paste with remaining 3/4 teaspoon salt using a large heavy knife, then stir in cumin, coriander, and turmeric.
• Heat oil in a 4-quart heavy pot over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then sauté onion and bell pepper, stirring occasionally, until golden, 8 to 10 minutes. Add garlic paste and cinnamon stick, then reduce heat to moderate and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Stir in mango mixture and simmer, covered, stirring occasionally, until mangoes are tender, about 30 minutes. Discard cinnamon stick and cool chutney, uncovered, about 45 minutes.

RED PEPPER CHUTNEY

Steps:

• Roast the peppers in the oven. Peel and chop them.In a casserole, place the roasted peppers and all the other ingredients.Bring to a boil and let simmer about 60 minutes until the mixture thickens slightly.Remove from heat and let cool completely.

REAL HOT PEPPER CHUTNEY

Steps:

• Cut each bell pepper into 8 long strips. Cut the strips crosswise into 1/4" wide slices.
• Remove the stems from the jalapenos and cut them in half lengthwise. Cut them crosswise into 1/4" thick slices(with seeds if you want this HOT).
• Stir the peppers and all the remaining ingredients together in a 4 quart microwave safe casserole.
• Cook, uncovered, at full power(650-700 watts) until thick, 20 minutes.
• If using the stove to cook, place all the ingredients in a large saucepan, and bring to a boil. Lower the heat and cook 30-45 minutes, until thick.
• This keeps in the fridge up to two weeks, covered.
• Makes 2 1/2 cups.
• You may place this in a canning jar, seal, and process for 10 minutes in a boiling water bath.

MANGO AND FRESH PEPPER CHUTNEY

Steps:

• Roast jalapeno over a gas flame or under broiler until blackened, turning as needed. Transfer to small bowl, cover tightly with plastic, and let steam until cool enough to handle, about 10 minutes. Peel, seed, and stem pepper. Reserve any liquid collected in bowl. Cut pepper into 1/8-inch strips. Set aside.
• Peel mangoes; cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces. Transfer to medium saucepan. Add onion, raisins, vinegar, and sugar; stir. Place over medium-low heat; cook, stirring often, until sugar has dissolved and liquid has been released from mangoes, 8 to 10 minutes.
• Seed and devein fresh hot peppers. Cut into 1/4- to 1/2-inch pieces. Add to mango mixture. Add reserved pepper strips and any reserved liquid. Stir into mixture with lemon juice and zest, ginger, cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Reduce heat to low, continue cooking, stirring to avoid scorching, until mixture has thickened, 35 to 50 minutes. Remove; transfer to medium bowl. Stir in almonds. Let cool to room temperature. Transfer to an airtight container.

MADHUR'S RED PEPPER CHUTNEY

Steps:

• Place bell pepper, mint leaves, lemon juice, garlic, cayenne, salt, and black pepper in the jar of a blender. Puree until smooth.
• Add almonds; blend again. Pour chutney into a bowl, and adjust seasonings. Add dill.

MANGO AND RED ONION CHUTNEY

Steps:

• Heat oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then sauté onions, stirring frequently, until softened. Add bell pepper and ginger and sauté, stirring, 1 minute.
• Stir in mangoes, pineapple juice, vinegar, brown sugar, curry powder, and red pepper flakes. Simmer,stirring occasionally, until thickened, about 15 minutes. Season with salt and coarse pepper, then cool. Serve chutney at room temperature.