Explore the versatility of canned green tomatoes with recipes for salsa, chutney, and curry that highlight their unique characteristics.
Ingredients
Scale:
2 cups canned green tomatoes, drained
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
1 jalapeño, seeded and minced (optional)
1 tablespoon lime juice
Salt and pepper to taste
3 cups canned green tomatoes for chutney
1 cup chopped onions for chutney
1 cup brown sugar for chutney
1/2 cup vinegar (white or apple cider) for chutney
1 tablespoon minced ginger for chutney
1 teaspoon mustard seeds for chutney
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon for chutney
Salt to taste for chutney
2 cups canned green tomatoes for curry
1 tablespoon oil for curry
1 onion, diced for curry
2 cloves garlic, minced for curry
1 tablespoon curry powder for curry
1 can coconut milk for curry
Salt and pepper to taste for curry
Instructions
Prepare the Green Tomato Salsa: In a medium bowl, combine the drained canned green tomatoes, chopped onion, cilantro, and minced jalapeño. Stir in the lime juice, making sure everything is well mixed. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Allow the salsa to sit for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld.
Make the Green Tomato Chutney: In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the canned green tomatoes, chopped onions, brown sugar, vinegar, minced ginger, mustard seeds, ground cinnamon, and salt. Bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally to dissolve the sugar. Cook for about 30-40 minutes until thickened.
Prepare the Green Tomato Curry: Heat the oil in a pot over medium heat. Sauté the diced onion until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and curry powder, cooking for an additional minute until fragrant. Stir in the canned green tomatoes and coconut milk, bringing the mixture to a gentle simmer. Let simmer for 15-20 minutes.