Ingredients

  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1/2 lb tomatoes, chopped (1 cup)
  • 2 teaspoons minced fresh jalapeno chile, including seeds
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon fresh orange juice
  • 1 teaspoon finely grated peeled fresh ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds
  • 1/4 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Method

  • Soak onion with 1/2 tsp sea salt in 1 cup cold water for 15 minutes, then drain well in a sieve.
  • Transfer to a bowl and stir in tomatoes, jalapeno, lemon juice and orange juice.
  • Cook ginger, mustard seeds, and turmeric in oil in a small skillet over moderately low heat, stirring, until seeds begin to pop, about 2 minutes.
  • Stir in tomatoes with pepper and remaining 1/2 tsp sea salt, then let stand at least 1 hour for flavors to develop.
  • Just before serving, drain chutney in a sieve set over a bowl, discarding liquid.
  • NOTE: Chutney can be made 1 day ahead and chilled, covered.
  • Bring to room temperature before serving.