Sweet & Sour Apple Chutney

Name: Sweet & Sour Apple Chutney
Prep time: 3 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 13 min
Yield: Makes 500 ml (17 fl oz)
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 3 Pink Lady apples or another sweet variety; 3 Pink Lady apples or another sweet variety; 1 ripe pear; 1 tbsp ghee or oil; 1 tbsp ghee or oil; 2 tsp brown mustard seeds; 1 tsp cumin seeds; 1 tsp fennel seeds; 1 star anise; ½ tsp nigella seeds; 1 tbsp ginger paste; Chilli powder, to taste; 1 tsp ground turmeric; 2 tbsp white wine vinegar; 3 tbsp jaggery (or soft brown sugar); 3 tbsp jaggery (or soft brown sugar); 3 tbsp tamarind paste; Fine sea salt, to taste

Preparation info

Makes
500
ml

Difficulty
Easy
Ready in
15 min

Appears in

15-Minute Indian

By Anjula Devi

Published 2025

About

This is another very versatile condiment that pairs well with so many dishes in this book.

Ingredients

3 Pink Lady apples or another sweet variety
1 ripe pear
1 tbsp ghee

Asia
India
Preserve
Condiment
Side dish
Vegan
Gluten-free

Method

Dice the apples and pear into small pieces.
Place a wok on a medium-high heat, then add the following ingredients in this order: ghee or oil, star anise, brown mustard seeds, cumin seeds, fennel seeds, nigella seeds, ginger paste, apples, pear, chilli powder, turmeric, white wine vinegar, jaggery, tamarind paste and salt to taste. Cook for 10 minutes.