Apple Chutney: Make apple chutney at home like this, the taste is a combination of sweet, sour and spicy, people will eat it after licking their fingers.

Be it festive season or everyday food, something different and healthy taste always makes the food special. Usually people make coriander, mint or tomato chutney, but if you want to try something new and nutritious then apple chutney is a great option. This chutney is slightly sweet, sour and spicy in taste, which gives its own taste to every dish.

To make apple chutney, first wash, peel two medium sized apples and cut them into small pieces. Now put apple pieces in the mixer and add two green chillies, one inch piece of ginger, one tablespoon lemon juice, salt as per taste and one tablespoon jaggery or sugar for light sweetness.

Add some water and grind it finely in the mixer. If you want, you can keep the chutney a little coarse so that the light texture of apple remains in it.

After grinding, take it out in a bowl and add some roasted cumin powder on top. This adds a different aroma and depth to the taste. If you wish, you can also add some black pepper powder. This chutney can be served with parathas, puris, samosas, pakodas or snacks. Children will love its taste with sandwich or roti in their lunchbox.

Apple chutney is not only delicious but is also beneficial for health. It is rich in Vitamin C, fiber and antioxidants, which increase the body’s immunity. It strengthens the digestive system and helps in removing toxins from the body. Lemon and ginger add freshness and sourness to it, which also protects from cold and cough.

If it is kept in the refrigerator in an airtight container, this chutney remains fresh for four to five days. Next time whenever you want to make something different from traditional chutneys, definitely try apple chutney. Its taste will not only give a new color to your food, but will also prove to be excellent for health.