Cranberry-Orange Chutney with Cumin, Fennel, and Mustard seeds

A vibrant and aromatic chutney combining fresh and dried cranberries with citrus and warm Indian spices. This versatile condiment features a perfect balance of sweet, tart, and savory flavors with a gentle heat from serrano chile.

8 servings
35 min

Ingredients

  • 1⅓ cups sugar
  • ½ cup red wine vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon cumin seeds
  • ½ teaspoon fennel seeds
  • ½ teaspoon yellow mustard seeds
  • 1 cup red onion
  • 1 piece fresh ginger
  • 1 tablespoon serrano chile
  • ¾ cup water
  • 1 pound cranberries
  • ½ cup dried cranberries
  • ¼ cup orange peel
  • teaspoon salt

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Bring sugar and vinegar to boil in heavy small saucepan, stirring until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and set aside.

    5 min

  2. 2.

    Heat oil in large saucepan over medium heat. Add cumin, fennel, and mustard seeds; stir until mustard seeds pop, about 1 minute. Add onion; cook until beginning to brown, stirring constantly, about 6 minutes. Add ginger and chile; stir until chile softens, about 2 minutes. Add vinegar mixture, 3/4 cup water, all cranberries, orange peel, and salt. Simmer until juices thicken, stirring often, about 20 minutes. Cool, cover, and chill. DO AHEAD: Can be made 3 days ahead. Keep chilled.

    30 min

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