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Food Cooking and Cuisines

Sweet tomato chutney

Matecha (tomato) masala from Morocco is cooked slowly over low heat - serve with salads, fish or meats



PREP TIME 10 m
COOK TIME 50m
SERVES 6
Ingredients

    1.5kg tomatoes, peeled, drained, deseeded and halved, or tinned tomatoes

    100gm of butter 

    80gm onion, thinly sliced

    Pinch or two of saffron

    Pinch or two of cayenne

    Salt and pepper

    2 tbsp honey

    2 tsp ground cinnamon

    2 tbsp sesame seeds, toasted for garnish

     

Ingredient Substitution Guide

METHOD

1. Put the tomatoes, butter, onions, saffron, cayenne, salt and pepper in a large, wide sauce pan.

2. Boil covered for 40-50 minutes over medium heat or until the tomatoes have reduced and become very concentrated. Pour in the honey and cook for two minutes. Leave to cool.

3. Season with salt and freshly-ground black pepper and cinnamon.

For the garnish:

1. Toast the sesame seeds. Dry-fry in a nonstick pan for 2-3 minutes and set aside.

2. Place the well-chilled tomato mixture on a serving platter and sprinkle with the toasted sesame seeds. Serve.

Refrigerate in an airtight container to use for 7-10 days.

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