The Blog Of Dan
31 12 2014
As the year 2014 draws to a close, it’s time to start thinking what I want to do in the year 2015, and look back at 2014. In 2014 I started doing Home-brewing and Growing chills for use in cooking and chutney making. I wish to continue this in 2015 and grow even more chills. […]
27 12 2014
Over the Summer, I ended up growing a fair amount of chilli plants, varying in different heat levels from low to high. I grew Masquerade, Thai Red, Basket Of Fire, Habanero, Bhut Jolokia and Trinidad Scorpion. I decided to start to cook with them, and thought why not make some Chutneys. As my friend Matt has […]
26 12 2014
Total Time2 1/2 HoursPrep Time30 Minuets Cooking Time2 HoursMakes4-5 X 227Gram JarsCut and Dice the Onions, Finely mince the garlic and ginger.Over a medium heat, heat the oil and gently cook the Garlic and Chilli for a minuet, then add the onions and cinnamon. Taking care to not burn them as you gently cook them.Add the sugar, tomato purée and vinegar. Bring […]
26 12 2014
Total Time2 1/2 HoursPrep Time30 MinuetsCooking Time2 1/2 HoursMakes5 X 227Gram JarsPeel the Mangos and then cut the fruit off the large seed. Keep it chunky as you cut it. Finely mince the garlic and ginger.Over a medium heat, heat the oil and gently cook the Garlic, Ginger and Chilli for a minuet, then add the […]
26 12 2014
Total Time2 1/2 HoursPrep Time30 Minuets Cooking Time2 HoursMakes4-5 X 227Gram JarsBoil some water in a large pan and have another pan ready filled with cold water. Cut a little X in the bottom of each tomato, and then blanch the tomatoes in the hot water for around 1 minuet until the skin starts to gently peel. Then put […]
26 12 2014
Total Time50 HoursPrep Time48 HoursCooking Time2 HoursMakes5 X 227Gram JarsCut the 10 limes into eight wedges each. Place in large glass bowl, sprinkle with 2 tablespoons cooking salt and stir well to ensure all the limes are coated. Then cover with plastic wrap or lid and leave for 48 hours in the fridge, stirring occasionally.Drain […]