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A Flavor Explosion in a Jar: My Favorite 5-Minute Raisin Chu – vegetarian recipe
Stav Kogan

A Flavor Explosion in a Jar: My Favorite 5-Minute Raisin Chutney

An intensely flavorful, no-cook raisin chutney that balances the natural sweetness of raisins with the warmth of fresh ginger and a surprising spark of cayenne. Ready in 5 minutes, it's the perfect sweet, tangy, and spicy kick for any meal.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1 cup
Calories: 35
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup (150 g / 5.3 oz) raisins
  • 2 tsp (10 g / 0.35 oz) minced fresh ginger
  • ¼ cup (60 ml / 2 fl oz) water
  • ⅛ tsp cayenne pepper, or to taste
  • ½ tsp (3 g / 0.11 oz) salt
  • 2 tbsp (30 ml) fresh lemon juice (from approx. ½ lemon)
  • For a smoother, more jam-like consistency, soak the raisins in hot water for 20 minutes before blending. Be sure to drain them thoroughly first.
  • Easily adjust the consistency. If the chutney is too thick for your liking, add more water, one teaspoon at a time, until it reaches your desired texture.
  • This chutney is incredibly versatile. Serve it with vegetable samosas, pair it with a sharp cheese and crackers, or use it as a sandwich spread with avocado and sprouts.

Method
 

  1. Place all the —raisins, minced ginger, water, cayenne pepper, salt, and lemon juice—into the container of a blender or food processor.
  2. Blend on high, pulsing as needed, until you achieve a coarse, textured paste. You will likely need to stop the machine and scrape down the sides with a spatula a few times to ensure everything is evenly combined.
  3. Scrape the chutney into a clean jar or an airtight container. It's ready to serve immediately, but the flavor improves after resting. This will keep for up to 2 weeks in the refrigerator.
  4. Let the chutney rest in the refrigerator for at least an hour before serving. This allows the sweet, spicy, and tangy flavors to meld and deepen.

Nutrition

Calories: 35kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 0.3gFat: 0.1g

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