Ingredients:
2 large red onions, finely sliced
1kg (2¼lb) tomatoes, chopped
350g (12oz) soft light brown sugar
3 garlic cloves, sliced
2.5cm (1in) piece ginger, peeled and grated
1 chilli, deseeded and sliced
4 cardamom pods, crushed
2tsp smoked paprika
450ml (¾ pint) red wine vinegar
1. Put onions into a large pan, with tomatoes, sugar, garlic, ginger, chilli, cardamom and paprika. Pour over vinegar. Bring to a gentle simmer, stirring frequently.
2. Simmer for 1hr, until chutney is dark, thick and considerably reduced with very little liquid. If ingredients are catching or sticking to bottom of pan, add a splash of water as and when needed during cooking.
3. Pot into sterilised jars and seal immediately. Mature in a cool, dark place for 1 month before opening. It will keep unopened for up to 1 year. Once opened, store in fridge and eat within a month.
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