
Spicy Tomato Chutney Recipe
Spicy tomato chutney recipe achieves best results when made with garden-fresh tomatoes, combining spicy and sweet flavors through ginger, garlic, and chili powder seasoning. This vibrant preparation showcases peak-season tomatoes at their most flavorful while adding exciting heat and aromatic spices. The garden-fresh requirement ensures optimal taste and texture that makes this chutney significantly better than versions using store-bought tomatoes. The spicy and sweet combination creates perfect balance while ginger and garlic provide aromatic complexity. This fresh tomato focus makes this chutney ideal for summer cooking when home gardens and farmers markets offer the best tomato varieties.

This spicy tomato chutney recipe is best made with garden-fresh tomatoes. It’s spicy and sweet — ginger, garlic, chili powder, and curry paste are just a few of the flavors in this tomato chutney.
Ingredients
4 pounds ripe tomatoes
1 (1-inch) piece fresh ginger root
3 cloves garlic
1 ¾ cups white sugar
1 cup red wine vinegar
2 onions, diced
¼ cup golden raisins
1 tablespoon curry paste
2 teaspoons mixed spice
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 pinch paprika
Directions
Fill a large saucepan with water and bring to a boil. Place tomatoes in boiling water and cook until skins begin to crack and peel, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from water, let cool, and peel.
Purée peeled tomatoes with ginger and garlic in a food processor or blender.
Pour tomato mixture into a large saucepan; add sugar, vinegar, onions, and raisins. Season with curry paste, mixed spice, chili powder, and paprika. Simmer over medium heat until thickened, about 30 minutes. Refrigerate until ready to use.
Cook’s Note:
If mixed spice is unavailable in your area, you can substitute a mixture of cinnamon, coriander, cloves, nutmeg, and ginger.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
63 | Calories |
0g | Fat |
16g | Carbs |
1g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 32 | |
Calories 63 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 0g | 0% |
Sodium 13mg | 1% |
Total Carbohydrate 16g | 6% |
Dietary Fiber 1g | 3% |
Total Sugars 14g | |
Protein 1g | 1% |
Vitamin C 8mg | 9% |
Calcium 10mg | 1% |
Iron 0mg | 1% |
Potassium 168mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.