A Taste of India for Baby: Apple Chutney Cubes
Chutney is a popular Indian Condiment that is made from fruits or vegetables with vinegar, spices, and sugar. It is commonly served with roasted meats or vegetables and curries. It also makes a great snack with cream cheese and crackers.
Ingredients:
3 large Granny Smith apples peeled, cored, and chopped
1/2 cup Onion, chopped
1/4 cup Golden Raisins
1/2 cup Apple Cider Vinegar
1/2 cup Brown Sugar
1 Tbsp. Fresh Ginger, chopped
1/2 tsp. Pumpkin Pie Spice
Combine all ingredients in a medium saucepan and stir well. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 40 minutes. Let cool. Pour into a blender or food processor and process to a smooth texture. Pour the sauce into an ice cube tray, cover and freeze until ready to use.
Serving: Remove a chutney cube from the freezer, defrost and combine it with pureed or mashed beans, meats rice or vegetables. At the beginning, try a small amount of chutney and work your way up to more. Here are some winning combinations for tasty chutney-infused dining:
Banana and Yogurt
Pork, Butternut Squash and Brown Rice
Roasted Cauliflower, White Potatoes and Black Beans
Combine Apple Chutney with Vanilla Yogurt for great dipping sauce