Indian green apple chutney - don't waste the windfall

Early windfall apples can make a deliciously tart, yet sweet taste when crafted into an Indian style chutney. This one is almost like a tart version of mango chutney in its sticky texture and zings up a daal, rice, or bread-based meal, grazing platter or cracker snack. Can also be made with sharper varieties of eating apples like granny smiths.

1kg sour apples

1 large red onion

chop unpeeled apples into chunks

finely dice onion

Dry fry spices:

• 2 tsp cumin seeds

• 2 tsp fennel seeds

Saute onions with 2 tbsp fresh ginger grated / finely chopped

Add ground spices:

• 2 tsp garam masala

• 1 tsp cayenne pepper or chilli powder

Add 8 tbsp apple cider vinegar & 2 cups soft brown or raw sugar with 4 tsp salt & ground back pepper to your taste

Cook until caramelised & thick

Add additional water as required during to prevent sticking / burning

Bottle in sterilised jars - will keep for a year +….but won’t last that long!