Ingredients

  • 500 g (17.6oz) butternut squash peeled and grated
  • 0.75 cups desiccated coconut
  • 100 g (3.5oz) almonds, half of which should be flaked and half coarsely ground
  • 2 tsp chilli flakes
  • 150 ml (5.3fl oz) white wine vinegar
  • 1 tsp ground cardamom
  • 4 tbsp agave nectar
  • 1 tsp coriander seeds
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • 200 g (7.1oz) soft, light brown sugar
  • 1 tsp salt, moderate to your taste
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 150 ml (5.3fl oz) water
  • 2 tbsp oil

Method

  • Heat the oil in a pan and add the cumin and coriander seeds and allow them to sizzle.
  • Then add the almonds and lightly brown them before adding the squash, coconut, cardamom, chilli, salt and the sugar.
  • Mix it all well, and then add the vinegar.
  • Bring the mixture to a simmer and then add the lemon juice and agave nectar.
  • Pour in the water and simmer on a medium to low flame for 25 mins and then turn it down to a low flame and simmer for another 20 minutes.
  • Turn off the heat when the chutney is jammy in consistency and most of the water has evaporated.
  • When the chutney has cooled store it in air tight and sterilised containers.