Lemon & Date Chutney

Ingredients

• 6 lemons, zest of, finely chop the flesh
• 100 ml lemon juice, extra
• 2 tablespoons salt
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 100 ml cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon gingerroot, grated
• 1 teaspoon cardamom seed, ground
• 1 teaspoon coriander seed, ground
• 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes
• 225 g brown sugar
• 200 g dates, chopped small

Directions

1. 1

   Mix together lemon, zest, extra lemon juice and salt. Let sit overnight.

2. 2

   Combine all ingredients, except sugar and dates, in a heavy pan.

3. 3

   Bring to a boil.

4. 4

   Then lower temperature and simmer for 5 minutes.

5. 5

   Add sugar and dates, stir well and simmer for 45-60 minutes, until thick and reduced.

6. 6

   Stir regularly to prevent sticking.

7. 7

   Pour into sterilised jars.

8. 8

   Let the chutney mature for 6 weeks.