Delicious, flavourful and robust, the pineapple chutney is a perfect companion to any meal. You can have it at any time of the day and it’s easy to prepare as well. Pineapple chutney is a vegan and gluten-free dish, which goes well with BBQ meat and veggies. The dish can be served with toast and paratha also. This side dish is loved by kids also and they prefer to have this chutney with idli, dosa, or roti.
This versatile pineapple chutney can be made both spicy as well as mild as per your taste. Just increase the number of red pepper flakes and curry powder to make it spicy. Like other chutneys, pineapple chutney can also be served hot as well as cold.
This delicious pineapple chutney has balanced flavours. It’s a sweet, sour and spicy dip that can be made in just a few minutes. The chutney is also an amazing addition as a side dish with a cheese platter. It can also be stored for 7-8 days in a refrigerator so you can always make this chutney in good quantity and refrigerate it in a clean dry jar.
Here’s the recipe for pineapple chutney.
Ingredients:
• 2 cups of chopped pineapple
• 2 tsps of chopped green chilies
• 2 tsps of grated ginger
• ½ tsp of turmeric powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 3 tbsps of sugar
• ½ teaspoon of red chilli powder
For tempering:
• 1 tbsp oil
• ½ tsp of mustard seeds
• ½ tsp of cumin seeds
• A few curry leaves
Method:
1. Take a non-steaky pan and put oil in it.
2. Heat the pan on a low flame. Put mustard seeds, cumin seeds, fennel seeds, onion seeds, dry red chilli, cinnamon, and cloves in it.
3. Add chopped pineapple, raisins and sugar once the mustard seeds start to splutter. Mix them well and cook for 3 minutes.
4. Next, pour ¼ cup of water and add salt as per your taste. Boil the mixture over a low flame.
5. Once the mixture starts boiling, reduce the flame and let it simmer for 10-15 minutes until pineapple pieces get soft.
6. Keep stirring them to prevent sticking.
7. The moment the mixture gets thick, turn off the flame and leave it aside for cooling at room temperature.
8. The pineapple chutney is ready to serve. You can serve it in a bowl or store it in a jar.
You can also use canned pineapple, if fresh ones are unavailable. Use canned pineapple liquid and avoid water. Also, reduce the sugar amount to 2 tbsps, as the liquid is already sweetened. There are various ways in which the pineapple chutney can be relished. This recipe can also be made with other fruits. Instead of pineapple, you can use pears, peaches, or apples. Peel the fruit and chop it into even pieces and then continue with the same recipe procedure.