Saucepans and Spices

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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

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