Onion Chutney Recipe

Overhead view of a bowl of onion chutney.

5 from 1 vote

This easy Onion Chutney recipe is a no-cook, restaurant-style condiment that’s sweet, tangy, and full of flavor. Perfect with samosas, curries, or naan!

Prep Time10

Total Time10

Course: Dip

Cuisine: Indian

Total Cost: ($0.99 recipe / $0.08 serving)

Servings: (heaping 1 Tbsp each)

Calories: 13kcal

Author: Melissa Nolan

Equipment

Medium Bowl

Ingredients

1 yellow onion diced, (1.5 cups, 8oz, 165g) $0.74*
1 Tbsp ketchup $0.03
2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar $0.08
2 Tbsp brown sugar $0.07
¼ tsp ground cinnamon $0.02
¼ tsp ground cumin $0.02
⅛ tsp salt $0.01
⅛ tsp black pepper freshly cracked, $0.02

Instructions

Gather and prepare all ingredients.
In a medium bowl, add all ingredients. Stir to combine.
You can eat right away or refrigerate.

See how we calculate recipe costs here.

Notes

*If you don’t like the bite from raw onions, you can soak them in cold water for 5-10 minutes and drain them. You could also cook the onions in a skillet before mixing them with the other ingredients. But be careful; if you do decide to cook the onions, the serving size shrinks to about half, so I recommend doubling the recipe if you want to serve more.

Nutrition

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