VERSATILE, BETTER THAN STORE BOUGHT SCHEZWAN CHUTNEY

INGREDIENTS

• 100 gms whole red chillies ( I mixed byadgi and Kashmiri red chillies because I like it to be spicy ) you can deseed the chilies if desired 

• 1cup Oil 

• ⅓ cup garlic, chopped

• 3tbsp ginger, chopped

• 2 tbsp celery, chopped

• 2-3 tbsp ketchup

• 2-3 tbsp  vinegar

• 1tsp sugar 

• 1tsp light soya sauce 

• 2-4 tbsp chilli sauce 

• 2-3 tsp Salt or to taste 

• Sichuan pepper powder( optional) 

INSTRUCTIONS 

• remove stems of chillies and boil them for 15-20 mins until soft

Cool, strain and grind to a coarse paste, without adding water. reserve boiled chilli water for use later if needed

• Heat oil in a pan and fry garlic until slightly golden

• Add ginger , celery and cook for 2-3 mins on med

Add the coarse chiili paste and fry for 8-12 mins on high until oil separates on surface

Add ketchup, soya sauce, vinegar, sugar, salt,chilli sauce and continue to cook for 10-15 mins on high 

• U can add reserved chilli water to adjust consistency

Adjust seasoning and that’s it, your Versatile, better than store bought Schezwan Chutney is ready

Cool completely before storing in a dry sterilised jar

SPICE LEVEL:🌶🌶🌶