Best 6 Pumpkin Chutney Recipes

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In the culinary world, pumpkin is not just for pies anymore. This versatile vegetable shines in a variety of dishes, both sweet and savory. One such dish is pumpkin chutney, a condiment that originated in India and is now enjoyed worldwide. With its sweet, tangy, and spicy flavor profile, pumpkin chutney is a perfect accompaniment to roasted meats, grilled fish, or simply spread on a cracker. This article provides three unique recipes for pumpkin chutney, each with its own distinct flavor and texture. The first recipe is a classic South Indian-style chutney, made with pumpkin, tamarind, and jaggery. The second recipe is a Gujarati-style chutney, which incorporates pumpkin, tomatoes, and peanuts. The third recipe is a North Indian-style chutney, made with pumpkin, ginger, and green chilies. Whether you prefer your chutney mild, medium, or hot, there's a recipe here to suit your taste. So, grab your apron and let's get cooking!

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

PUMPKIN CHUTNEY



Pumpkin Chutney image

This tasty and and long keeping chutney goes with almost all cold meats, cheeses and curries. very interesting alternative to the usual run of the mill chutneys.

Provided by Brian Holley

Categories     < 4 Hours

Time 1h45m

Yield 6 jars

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 1/2 lbs pumpkin flesh, in medium dice
1 1/2 lbs apples, peeled cored and diced
2 ounces fresh gingerroot, grated
3 fresh red chilies, chopped and seeded
4 tablespoons mustard seeds
1 liter cider vinegar
1 lb light brown sugar
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Put all of the ingredients, EXCEPT FOR THE SUGAR AND SALT, in a large pan. Bring to the boil, reduce heat and simmer till pumpkin is tender.
  • Add the sugar and salt, return to the boil, reduce the heat and simmer again for one hour till the mixture is thick.
  • ladle the chutney into hot sterilised jars and seal.
  • Ready to eat in four weeks and will keep for 2 years.

SPICED PUMPKIN CHUTNEY



Spiced Pumpkin Chutney image

Provided by Nigella Lawson

Categories     condiments

Time 1h15m

Yield 2 1/2 pints

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 2 1/2-pound pumpkin, peeled and seeded
2 medium onions, finely chopped
2 small red chili peppers, seeded and finely chopped
2 cups light brown sugar
2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
2 teaspoons ground cloves
1 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons minced fresh ginger
2 1/2 cups white wine vinegar

Steps:

  • Dice pumpkin. Place in wide saucepan with remaining ingredients. Mix well.
  • Place pan over medium-high heat, bring to boil, then reduce to medium-low. Simmer uncovered until pumpkin is very tender and liquid has thickened, 45 minutes to an hour. (If chutney thickens but pumpkin is not soft, partially cover, cook as needed.)
  • While chutney cooks, sterilize two one-pint canning jars and their lids in boiling water for several minutes. When chutney is ready, spoon it into jars, cover with lids and allow to cool. Can be stored unopened at room temperature for up to three months.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 261, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams, Carbohydrate 62 grams, Fat 0 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 410 milligrams, Sugar 53 grams, TransFat 0 grams

DOSAS WITH MUSTARD GREENS AND PUMPKIN-SEED CHUTNEY



Dosas With Mustard Greens and Pumpkin-Seed Chutney image

Making dosas - those gloriously thin, pleasingly sour South Indian flatbreads - at home requires some advance planning. You may need to hunt down the ingredients (online or at an Indian market), and you'll definitely have to soak the lentils and then let the batter ferment for at least 8 hours or overnight. But the crisp and flavorful crepes are well worth the effort. Note that the first dosas you fry might not turn out well - spreading the batter thin enough takes practice. This recipe, adapted from the chef Anita Jaisinghani of Pondicheri, calls for filtered water because fluoride can interfere with fermentation.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     dinner, snack, breads, main course

Time 1h30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 22

1 cup white rice (long or short grain)
1/3 cup white urad dal (see note)
1/4 teaspoon fenugreek seeds
1/3 cup rice flour
1/3 cup ragi flour or millet flour (see note)
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon fine sea salt
Coconut oil, as needed for cooking
1 cup raw pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
1/2 cup coconut oil
3/4 teaspoon brown mustard seeds
2 1/2 tablespoons fresh or frozen curry leaves, chopped
1 cup finely chopped red onion
2/3 cup coarsely grated fresh or frozen coconut
2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/3 cup coconut water
Pinch of fine sea salt
1/2 tablespoon coconut oil
1/2 teaspoon whole coriander seeds
1 small bunch mustard greens, torn into bite-sized pieces (about 6 cups)
Pinch of fine sea salt

Steps:

  • Make the batter: Rinse the rice and urad dal in cold water, then drain and transfer to a large bowl or container. Add fenugreek and cover with cold, filtered water by 2 inches. Let soak at room temperature for 6 hours or overnight.
  • Drain the mixture, then transfer to a powerful blender, food processor or wet/dry grinder. Add 1 cup filtered water and blend until you get a smooth and runny batter. Depending on the power of your machine, this could take several minutes.
  • Whisk in rice flour, ragi or millet flour, sugar and salt. The mixture should resemble thin pancake batter.
  • Transfer batter to a large bowl, cover with a kitchen towel, and let sit at room temperature for 8 to 24 hours to ferment - the colder the room is, the longer it will take to ferment. You'll know it's ready when the batter has puffed up and bubbles have formed all over the surface. If not using immediately, cover and keep refrigerated for up to 1 week.
  • Meanwhile, make the chutney: In a blender or spice grinder, coarsely grind 2/3 cup of the pumpkin seeds and set aside.
  • In a large skillet, heat the 1/2 cup coconut oil over medium heat. Stir in mustard seeds and curry leaves and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in onions and grated coconut and cook until translucent, 10 to 15 minutes. If necessary, reduce heat to low to prevent browning. Stir in ginger and cayenne and cook another 30 seconds until fragrant. Stir in coconut water, ground and whole pumpkin seeds, and salt to taste; scrape into a serving dish. (Chutney can be made up to 5 days ahead and stored in the refrigerator.)
  • When ready to make dosas, remove batter from fridge and let come to room temperature. (Do not try to make dosas from cold batter.)
  • Meanwhile, cook the greens: In a large skillet, heat coconut oil over medium heat until almost smoking, then stir in coriander and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds. Stir in greens and salt, and continue to cook until just wilted, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat and cover to keep warm.
  • To make the dosas, heat a 10-inch or larger cast-iron or nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat (no higher) and brush very lightly with coconut oil. Don't use too much oil or the dosas will move around, and will not cook properly. Using a 1/4 cup measure or ladle, pour batter in the middle of the griddle. Let it set for about 2 seconds, then quickly spread outward in a circular motion using the bottom of the ladle or measuring cup. You're looking for a circle approximately 8 to 9 inches in diameter.
  • Drizzle a little coconut oil on top of the dosa. Leave dosa batter to cook until browned on the bottom and dry at the edges and on top, about 2 minutes. Use a spatula to carefully loosen all sides of the dosa and transfer to a plate.
  • Spread a layer of pumpkin-seed chutney over the dosa then top with greens. Fold in half or gently roll up, and serve immediately. Repeat with more batter, chutney and greens.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 589, UnsaturatedFat 11 grams, Carbohydrate 54 grams, Fat 38 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 13 grams, SaturatedFat 24 grams, Sodium 384 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams

PUMPKIN CHUTNEY



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This pumpkin chutney is sweet, savory, and nicely spiced. One of my favorite chutneys, this is especially great for an autumn-themed dinner party or Thanksgiving.

Provided by ThePumpkinQueen

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Chutney Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 64

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (3 pound) pumpkin, peeled and cubed
salt
1 (1 inch) piece fresh ginger root
12 peppercorns
½ pound apples - peeled, cored and chopped
½ pound shallots, chopped
½ pound golden raisins
½ pound demerara sugar
1 ¼ cups malt vinegar

Steps:

  • Place pumpkin in a pan, cover liberally with salt, and leave overnight. The following day, drain and rinse under cold water.
  • Place ginger and peppercorns on a piece of muslin and tie together with kitchen twine to make a spice bag.
  • Combine pumpkin, apples, shallots, raisin, sugar, vinegar and spice bag in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Cook until pumpkin is soft and chutney has thickened, about 1 hour. Remove and discard spice bag.
  • Spoon chutney into sterilized jars, cover with lids, and allow to cool to room temperature. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 36.3 calories, Carbohydrate 9.4 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 0.5 g, Sodium 6.5 mg, Sugar 6.4 g

PUMPKIN/EGGPLANT(AUBERGINE)/CARROT CHUTNEY



Pumpkin/Eggplant(Aubergine)/Carrot Chutney image

And one more pumpkin recipe for Charishma. You can substitute eggplant for the pumpkin, but you will then have to use dried yellow lentils (moong dal) instead of Urad dal. Another variation is using grated carrots instead of pumpkin, and here you'll have to add a little water while cooking it. Or, you can just stick to this recipe :-)

Provided by Anu_N

Categories     Chutneys

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 teaspoons oil, divided
250 g pumpkin, cubed
1/2 cup grated coconut (freshly grated is best)
1 teaspoon tamarind paste
2 tablespoons Urad Dal (split skinned black gram) or 2 tablespoons dried yellow lentils (if you're using eggplant instead of pumpkins)
1/4 teaspoon asafoetida powder (hing)
3 fresh red chilies
salt

Steps:

  • Heat 1/2 teaspoon oil in a skillet over medium and add the chopped pumpkins (+approximately 1/4 cup water if you're using carrots instead of pumpkins).
  • Saute for 1 minute and then cover.
  • After 5 minutes, uncover, stir, and cover.
  • And now after another 5 minutes remove the pumpkin from the skillet and keep aside.
  • In the same skillet add the remaining 1 teaspoon oil, urad dal (or yellow lentils if you're using eggplant instead of pumpkin), and red chilies and fry until the dal start turning pale brown; add the asafoetida powder just around the time when you think the dal is starting to turn pale brown (the powder shouldn't be fried too much!).
  • Grind the above fried mixture in a grinder along with grated coconut and salt, and grind coarsely, without water.
  • Now add the tamarind paste and cooked pumpkin and grind until it is a coarse paste.
  • Don't add water unless it is too thick; add upto 1 tablespoon water if required.
  • Serve with rice, bread, chappatis, you name it!

PUMPKIN-GINGER CHUTNEY



Pumpkin-ginger Chutney image

My mother gave me this recipe a few years ago, she found it in her local newspaper, it is a sweet chutney and goes very well with chicken and turkey. The original recipe uses brown sugar but I use the white, this way you keep the wonderful pumpkin color. You can leave out the chilli pepper and use approx 4 oz fresh grated ginger instead of the crystallized.

Provided by PetsRus

Categories     Chutneys

Time 1h40m

Yield 5-7 jars

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 lbs cleaned pumpkin, cut into ½ inch chunks
1 large red onion, finely chopped
1 apple, grated
1 pear, finely chopped
3 ounces raisins
1 1/2 tablespoons minced crystallized ginger
20 ounces white sugar
1 cinnamon stick
1 pinch ground cloves
1 red chili pepper, seeded finely chopped
1 teaspoon salt
ground black pepper
400 ml cider vinegar
1/2 cup water

Steps:

  • Put all ingredients in a large stainless steel pan, bring to the boil, boil for 3 to 5 minutes then simmer on low heat for 50 to 60 minutes, if needed add a few more tablespoons of water and, depending on the pumpkin, mash the flesh a little bit if necessary.
  • Remove the cinnamon stick.
  • Put in clean hot jars, seal and label when cold.
  • Keep in cool dark place, once opened keep in the fridge.

Tips:

  • Choose the right pumpkin: For the best flavor and texture, use a ripe, sweet pumpkin. Look for one that is heavy for its size and has a deep orange color.
  • Roast the pumpkin before using it: Roasting the pumpkin intensifies its flavor and makes it easier to mash.
  • Use a variety of spices: Pumpkin chutney is a great way to experiment with different spices. Some popular choices include ginger, cloves, cumin, and coriander.
  • Simmer the chutney until it thickens: This will help to develop the flavors and preserve the chutney.
  • Can the chutney: If you want to store the chutney for longer, you can can it. This process involves heating the chutney to a high temperature and then sealing it in jars.

Conclusion:

Pumpkin chutney is a delicious and versatile condiment that can be enjoyed in a variety of ways. It can be served as a side dish, used as a marinade, or added to sandwiches and wraps. It is also a great way to use up leftover pumpkin. So next time you have a pumpkin, be sure to try making a batch of this delicious chutney.

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