Lemons, onions, raisins, and mustard seeds combine into an interesting chutney. Plan on beginning this the day before because the lemons and onions need to steep at least 12 hours or overnight.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Ingredients:
- 4 medium onions, sliced
- 5 big lemons, seeded and chopped up
- 1 ounce salt
- 1 pint apple cider vinegar
- 1 ounce mustard seeds
- 1/4 pound seedless raisins
- 1 scant teaspoon ground allspice
- 1 pound sugar
- Dash mace
- 1 or 2 cracked black peppercorns
- Pinch of cracked coriander (optional)
Preparation:
Sprinkle salt over the onions and lemons and leave for 12 hours.Add vinegar, mustard seeds, raisins, allspice, sugar, mace, peppercorns, and coriander. Bring to boil, then simmer on very low fire for about 45 minutes. Put into sterilized jars and seal when cold.
Serve with leftover beef or mutton or ham, or as a side dish to anything curried.
Yield: about 4 cups
Recipe Source: Hints & Pinches by Eugene Walter (Hill Street Press)
Reprinted with permission.
