Jolokia Chutney
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Bhut jolokia (ghost pepper) chutney — the world's once-hottest chilli pounded with mustard oil, onion, and salt into a raw, fiery paste. Used sparingly as a condiment in Assamese kitchens.
Cuisines
Assamese
Best for
Lunch
Dinner
Recipe
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 10 min
Total: 25 min
2-3 servings
Ingredients
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2 | Ghost Pepper |
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1 | Tomato , medium-sized |
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1 | Onion , medium-sized |
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4 cloves | Garlic , finely chopped |
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1 inch | Ginger , finely chopped |
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2 tablespoons | Mustard oil |
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1 teaspoon | Salt |
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1 teaspoon | Sugar |
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1 tablespoon | Lemon juice |
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1 bunch | Cilantro , chopped |
Instructions
- 1 Roast the Bhut Jolokia peppers directly on an open flame or in a dry pan until the skin is slightly charred.
- 2 Chop the roasted peppers, tomato, onion, garlic, and ginger into small pieces.
- 3 Heat the mustard oil in a pan until it starts to smoke, then remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
- 4 In a blender, add the chopped ingredients along with the salt, sugar, and lemon juice.
- 5 Blend the mixture into a coarse paste, adding a little water if necessary.
- 6 Transfer the chutney to a bowl and mix in the mustard oil.
- 7 Garnish with freshly chopped coriander leaves before serving.
Tips
Adjust the number of Bhut Jolokia peppers based on your heat tolerance. Handle the peppers with gloves to avoid irritation.