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Sweet and sour orange chutney in a jar
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Sweet and Sour Orange Chutney

Author: Flavelo
Sauces and Gravies Vegetarian & Vegan Dishes
Chutney is not just jam; it's a bridge between flavors. In Indian cuisine, it counteracts rich or spicy dishes. Here, the acidity of orange and sweetness of sugar meet the punch of mustard seeds and ginger. The natural pectin in the orange thickens the sauce as it cooks, creating a perfect gel without additives.
🕒 Prep Time 25 mins
🍳 Cook Time 50 mins
⌛ Total Time 1 hr 15 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 145 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Indian

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Sharp Knife (for segmenting)
  • Heavy-bottomed pot
  • Wooden Spoon
  • Sterilized Jars

Instructions

1 ✓

Prep the oranges: cut off the peel and white pith, then segment the fruit (supreme). Squeeze the juice from the remaining membranes.

Tip: The pith makes it bitter, so precise cutting is key.
2 ✓

Finely chop the onion, garlic, and chili (remove seeds for less heat). Grate the ginger.

Tip: Peel ginger easily by scraping it with a spoon.
3 ✓

Heat oil in a pot and add mustard seeds. When they pop, add the onion immediately.

Tip: Popping seeds mean the oils are releasing. Don't burn them!
4 ✓

Sauté onion until soft, then add ginger, garlic, and chili. Cook 1-2 minutes.

Tip: Blooming spices builds flavor depth.
5 ✓

Add orange segments and juice, vinegar, sugar, salt, and cinnamon. Stir well.

Tip: The vinegar and sugar reaction (gastrique style) balances the sauce.
6 ✓

Simmer on low, stirring often, for 40-50 minutes until thick and jammy.

Tip: Add raisins halfway through if using, so they plump up but don't disintegrate.
7 ✓

Cool before serving. Flavors mature by the next day.

Tip: Pectin thickens it further as it cools.

Recipe FAQ

Why is it bitter?
You likely left the white pith (albedo) on the orange. It's very bitter, so remove it carefully.
How long does it last?
3-4 weeks in the fridge in a clean jar. The sugar and vinegar act as preservatives.
It's too runny.
Cook it longer uncovered to evaporate more liquid.

Ingredients

  • 4 large Oranges
  • 1 medium Red Onion
  • 1 clove Garlic
  • 1 inch Fresh Ginger
  • 1 whole Chili Pepper
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar
  • 1/2 cup Apple Cider Vinegar
  • 1 tsp Mustard Seeds
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • 1 pinch Ground Cinnamon
  • 1 tbsp Vegetable Oil
  • 1 handful Raisins (optional)