Last Updated on November 20, 2020 by Chef Mireille
This kind of sweet and sour chutney is the most popularized type in the west. Mango chutney, which is usually everybody’s favorite is made in the same way – the fruit cooked with vinegar, sugar, spices and a little water. Kashmir, a state in northern India, Â has a winter season and therefore an abundance of winter fruits like peaches, apricots and apples. In this region, apricot or apple chutney is easier to come by than the more popularized mango variety. I combined them with some dates from India I had to make this Apple Date Chutney.
I have a bucket load of dates in my house. Several months ago, I had returned from Costco with a huge bag of dates. Shortly thereafter I went on vacation with India being one of my stops. Visiting my blogger friend Pradnya, my first breakfast at her place was Breakfast Poha with fresh dates. The dates there were sweet and juicy, not the dried ones we get here. When I remarked how delicious they were, she took an unopened bag and presented it to me. When I returned home, I put them in the refrigerator to keep them fresh until I got to them. Even stored in the refrigerator, they were softer than the ones we get here. I mean seriously, I usually have to get out my cleaver to chop the dried out ones we have here. I used these dates from India to make this Kashmiri style chutney.
This sweet and tart chutney is perfect to accompany Kashmiri Naan
Apple Date Chutney
Apple Date Chutney
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon mustard oil
- 1 chopped onion
- 1 tablespoon grated ginger
- 4 cups peeled and chopped apples
- 3/4 cup chopped dates
- 3/4 cup golden raisins
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 1/2 cups vinegar
- 1 teaspoon red chile powder.
- 1 teaspoon mustard powder
- 1 pinch largesaffron
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
Instructions
- In a large heavy bottomed pot, heat oil. Add onion and ginger. Saute until onions become translucent.
- Add all of the other ingredients with 3/4 cup of water. Bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook, stirring frequently, until jam like consistency - about 30 minutes.
- Chill completely before serving.
Harini
This one sounds like something we would like, Mir.
Chef Mireille
yes who can resist a tart and tangy chutney?
Ritu Tangri
Yum! Yum! I just want to lick this chutney….he he he …bad manners.
Chef Mireille
it definitely is a lip smacking one!
Sapana
That is one delicious chutney.
Pavani
Very interesting chutney with dates Mir. Will have to try it out sometime.
Srivalli Jetti
The pictures are so good Mir..I am sure this one will pair so well with that Naan.
Chef Mireille
yes – its a great combo!
Vaishali
One of my favorites..even I made it for my Kashmiri Thali.
Chef Mireille
its perfect accompaniment to so many foods – even in sandwich wraps its delicious
Renu
Love the flavours in this chutney. Cooked in mustard oil,must have added a nice flavour.
Chef Mireille
definitely the mustard flavor adds an extra tang to it!