What is chutney?
Indian cuisinePhoto:ShutterstockThe first rule of chutney is the absence of rules. This seasoning does not tolerate any canons. It can be made from any fruits, vegetables, berries and even nuts and seasoned with any spices suitable for the occasion. Chutneys can be raw or cooked, sour or sweet, spicy or not so. Thick and dense, like jam, or liquid and viscous, like grandma's jam. It all depends on the culinary preferences of the cook and the nature of the dish to which chutney is served. The main mission of this oriental seasoning is to whet the appetite of those gathered at the table and to color the main dish with its bright taste: boiled or baked meat, steamed vegetables and even stewed fish. In a word, everything that asks for an additional flavor accent. And with toast and cheese, chutney becomes an excellent snack. It is best to prepare chutney in advance and let it sit well before use, so that all its components have time to transfer their tastes and aromas to each other. In the refrigerator, in a tightly sealed jar, the seasoning is perfectly stored for a week.
