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Fresh Tomato and Onion Chutney

This recipe is an accompaniment for Panfried Pressed Poussins .

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    1 1/2 hr

  • Yield

    Makes 4 servings or about 1 1/4 cups

Ingredients

1

small onion, finely chopped

1

teaspoon fine sea salt

1

/2 pound tomatoes, chopped (1 cup)

4

teaspoons minced fresh jalapeño chile, including seeds

1

1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

1

tablespoon fresh orange juice

1

teaspoon finely grated peeled fresh ginger

1

/2 teaspoon mustard seeds

1

/4 teaspoon turmeric

1

1/2 tablespoons olive oil

1

/4 teaspoon black pepper

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Soak onion with 1/2 teaspoon sea salt in 1 cup cold water 15 minutes, then drain well in a sieve. Transfer to a bowl and stir in tomatoes, jalapeño, lemon juice, and orange juice.

    Step 2

    Cook ginger, mustard seeds, and turmeric in oil in a small skillet over moderately low heat, stirring, until seeds begin to pop, about 2 minutes. Stir into tomatoes with pepper and remaining 1/2 teaspoon sea salt, then let stand at least 1 hour for flavors to develop.

    Step 3

    Just before serving, drain chutney in a sieve set over a bowl, discarding liquid.