Blueberry Chutney
Made with fresh or frozen blueberries and warm spices, blueberry chutney is packed with flavor and perfect for dipping, spreading, or enjoying alongside your favorite Indian dishes.
Servings: 6 to 8 spoons.
Calories: 46kcal
Equipment
- Large saucepan
Ingredients
- 1 cup blueberries (fresh or frozen)
- 2 teaspoon oil
- ½ teaspoon black mustard seeds
- 1 small bay leaf
- 1 small stick cinnamon
- 1 star anise
- 1 teaspoon ginger grated
- 2 tablespoon lemon juice (sub with vinegar)
- 2 tablespoon sugar
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Heat oil in a frying pan and add the mustard seeds. Once it begins to crackle, add bay leaf and cinnamon stick.
- Next, add the grated ginger and saute for a few seconds.
- Add the blueberries, lemon juice, sugar, chili powder, and salt. Mix well and simmer for 5-7 minutes. The berries must cook down and release their juices.
- Turn off the heat and pick out the bay leaf and cinnamon. Cool completely and store in clean and dry jars in the refrigerator.
Notes
Fresh blueberries offer the most vibrant flavor, but frozen are perfectly fine. There is no need to thaw them before using them; however, you may need to adjust the cooking time slightly.
Control the texture by adjusting the cooking time. If you prefer a chunkier chutney, cook it for a shorter time, and for a smoother consistency, extend the cooking time. The ideal consistency for this chutney is slightly jammy and spreadable.
Nutrition
Calories: 46kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 0.3g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 100mg | Potassium: 36mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 66IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 0.2mg