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Apricot Chutney

4.2

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Active time: 15 min Start to finish: 1 hr

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes about 3 cups

Ingredients

2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 teaspoons finely chopped peeled fresh ginger
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 teaspoon mustard seeds
3/4 cup dried apricots (6 oz), finely chopped
1/3 cup dried currants (1 1/2 oz)
3/4 cup water
1/3 cup red-wine vinegar
1/4 cup sugar
3/4 teaspoon salt

Preparation

  1. Cook garlic and ginger in oil in a 1- to 1 1/2-quart heavy saucepan over moderate heat, stirring, until golden, 1 to 2 minutes. Add mustard seeds and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add remaining ingredients and simmer, partially covered, stirring occasionally, until almost all liquid is absorbed, about 20 minutes (chutney should be moist). Cool to room temperature.

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