Lemon & Date Chutney
- 6 lemons, zest of, finely chop the flesh
- 100 ml lemon juice, extra
- 2 tablespoons salt
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 100 ml cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon gingerroot, grated
- 1 teaspoon cardamom seed, ground
- 1 teaspoon coriander seed, ground
- 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes
- 225 g brown sugar
- 200 g dates, chopped small
- Mix together lemon, zest, extra lemon juice and salt. Let sit overnight.
- Combine all ingredients, except sugar and dates, in a heavy pan.
- Bring to a boil.
- Then lower temperature and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Add sugar and dates, stir well and simmer for 45-60 minutes, until thick and reduced.
- Stir regularly to prevent sticking.
- Pour into sterilised jars.
- Let the chutney mature for 6 weeks.
lemons, lemon juice, salt, garlic, vinegar, gingerroot, cardamom, coriander seed, chili flakes, brown sugar, dates
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/lemon-date-chutney-311202 (may not work)