A sweet and tangy Chunky Pineapple Chutney / Relish that is bound to add zing to your everyday meals. Step By Step Pics included
Chunky Pineapple Chutney
Do you know that the English word "chutney" originated in India? Relish probably came about from the need to preserve vegetables in the winter, and it may have originated in India (says Wikipedia) which is interesting.
Indian food focuses more on the importance of relish or chutneys (cooked fruits, herbs, vegetables etc) as part of our daily meals. We all love something on the side to our meals, isn’t it? Every house hold does seasonal pickles, relishes, chutneys that are such a treat to the taste buds and also great for your health as we focus on the importance of what the nature is offering us according to the season.
When we say chutneys, we immediately think of green coriander chutney or say mint chutney that goes well with most foods and not to forget the coconut chutney that adorns the king of all meals viz. breakfast.
My intention when attempting this recipe was simple – Make a relish / chutney that is not squashed or pureed or ground (even though I had a ripe pineapple). I wanted the fruit to shine and show its presence in every bite hence I have chosen to cut them into chunks. The best decision ever!!
I loved working with sweet paprika as it takes the pineapple to a different level. The sweet notes and the smokiness lends a great depth to the dish. This one ingredient transforms this relish amazingly well and I am glad I didn’t use the red chilli powder at all.
Post cooking, when I first tasted the relish, I went for another spoonful and then picked a roti and smeared the relish into it and enjoyed it and said to myself .. this is what a chunky relish is supposed to do. A piece with every bite ensures the flavours amalgamates so well. Sweet, sour, spicy all at the same time!
This relish or pineapple chutney goes well with parathas (plain or stuffed both), theplas (forget the mango chundo), breads and khichdi too.
Don’t be surprised to hear if I tell you that the pineapple chutney has been paired with khichdi (a humble dish which has been in the limelight since last few weeks) too. Last week, husband had been nursing a very bad stomach infection and the side effects of comforting him in such times is eating khichdi with him too. Since I made the relish, I could happily eat the same for atleast 2 meals and 2 consequetive days. Long story short, this is the current favourite at home now. Husband has asked me to make another batch after he is back from his official trip.
The prep work and the cooking part is less than 30 minutes but I guarantee when you make this the first time, be prepared to make a big batch for the next time! Your family will love this as much as we did! Read the simple recipe and the notes below and try to make a batch today!!
Recipe for Chunky Pineapple Chutney
(my version of a sweet and spicy chunky pineapple relish)
Prep Time – 10 minutes
Cook Time – 15 minutes
- Ingredients for approx. 200 gms of Relish
- Half a pineapple cored and diced into small chunks
- Sweet Paprika Powder – 2 tsps
- Mustard seeds – ½ tsp
- Whole red chillies – 2 or 3 nos. broken into pieces
- A pinch of sugar
- Oil – 1.5 tblsps
- Salt as per taste
Method –
- Heat a kadhai, add oil and once its heated, add the mustard seeds and allow it to crackle.
- Add the broken whole red chillies and then add the diced pineapple pieces.
- Cook it well (don’t cover with a lid else the relish will turn goey with all the extra moisture from the steam) on medium heat with a quick stir in between.
- Once the pineapples reduce slightly in volume, add the salt, sweet paprika powder and a pinch of sugar. Stir well and continue cooking it until it reduces in volume and all the moisture is absorbed.
- In about 10 minutes or so of cooking this relish, you will see a fine layer of oil on the sides which means its time to switch off the flame and allow the mixture to cool before consuming it, preferably a day later.
- Stays good for a day at room temperature but would advice you to store the same in a clean glass bottle / container in the fridge. Stays good for atleast 15 days.
Notes
- Most fruit vendors peel the skin and remove the tough bits of the pineapple before packing the same in a plastic bag. I get the same done as it saves time. I however ensure, I take a bag along with me & once I bring it home, clean the pineapple with some water once before storing it in the refrigerator.
- Addition of sweet paprika powder instead of our regular red chilli powder is essential to lend a sweet and smoky flavor to the pineapples. It doesn’t make the relish spicy at all. If you like more spicy, add a little extra paprika powder.
- The taste of this relish improves day by day. You will find it turning sweeter too within 2 days of making the same. Ensure the sugar is only a pinch and not more or you will find your relish too sweet as days pass. Sugar gives it a good glaze and balances the sourness too.
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What an innovative idea to make a chutney using pineapple ! This looks really delicious !!
thank you dear. Pretty delicious and i have been eating this with everything from adai to dosai to everything. Very addictive.
Woww.. it must be delicious ?
Thank you. It is indeed!
I never heard about pickle with pineapple but it's mouth watering ??
Try it dear and I am sure you will love it. My batch is almost over.
Okay, sure ?
I like the idea.. Sweet, spicy and Sour..Wow..Nice recipe..!!
Thank you so much.
Thanking from a long time to make it . You motivate me to make it , Thank You . I will try your recipe .
Glad you liked it and found some motivation. Cheers!
Wow this sounds super delicious! I will have to give this a try, thanks for sharing.
thank you so much and glad you liked it.
Superb share dear.. looks amazing
Thank you dear.
Mouth watering ??
thanks dear.
Yummy share dear. Can feel the hot and sweet taste. And the flavour of pineapple. Yumm. Lovely.
Thank you so much and glad you like it.
My favourite chutney.
Loved your introduction of chutney too.
Glad you liked it dear.
Good one.. This sweet and tangy chutney will just tickle our taste buds.. Perfectly done!!
Absolutely. Thank you dear.
This chutney is packed with zesty flavours, looks mouthwatering! I think I can have it as such 😀
Absolutely true dear. Trade some of your veg biryani and I would happily give you a bowl of this in return.. what say?? haha. Thank you dear.
Vidya, I am drooling here. Pineapple chutney looks so good and that photo of tearing a chapati and having it with the chutney...superb....wish I could grab that bite 🙂
Haha.. Thank you for enjoying my craziness. Its just something I did after taking the photos for the blog and then realised, the roti scene also could make a good shot.
Chunky pineapple chutney looks delish. I love to cook pineapple. I make both savory and sweet dishes in the pineapple season 🙂
Pineapple is one of the lovely ingredients to cook. Glad you liked the recipe. Thank you.
I rarely cooked with pineapples and chutney was in my list since a long, seriously am in love with this chunky pineapple chutney. I dont mind finishing a bowl of this chutney just like snacks.
Thank you dear, glad you liked it!
Oh no you are tempting my taste buds to go mad with this tropical fruit. badly i need this spicy dish.. Love the presentation vidya..
thank you so much dear Suji!
That is such an amazing chutney with pineapple -- makes my mouth water just thinking about how yummy this tastes. Perfect accompaniment to roti 🙂
I read somewhere that 'chutney' comes from the word 'chatni' or licking.
Glad you liked it dear. Chatni certainly deserves all the licking, I agree.
Pineapple is best for dishes such as salsa and chutneys, it soaks all the flavours you add and turns into the lip-smacking dish. Your chutney looks drool worthy and so tempting.
Thank you dear. Now I have to make a salsa soon, I love that with pineapples. Sweet ones are my fav.
Your recipes are always so innovative Vidya , as this one . Loved this new version of Pineapple I hope when your hubby comes back he would be more happy to see his wifey making another batch . Will try this relish some time
And you are always super kind Swati with your words. This chutney is a regular at home now. Thank you dear.
I always love chunky jams and chutneys..Will definitely try this one too 🙂
thank you dear
What an innovative chutney recipe! I feel this would be awesome to make some Hawaiian style pizza... ?
Hain na? Will tell you a secret, I applied this on a piece of bread and grilled it... was lipsmacking. Thank you dear.
Lip smacking ! Absolutely tempting.. can feel the taste of this chutney.. YUMMMM !
Thank you dear.
The pineapple shines nice and bright. I will wait for 2 more years before I make this yummy chutney as kiddo hates pineapples and makes such a fuss... But wait she will be going on her vacations ideal as hubby, FIL and myself will be around and they will love it.
haha.. I am sure you will enjoy it. Actually, my husband doesnt like eating pineapple as is, so I made this specially for him. He gets boils on his tongue when he consumes more than 3-4 pieces of the fruit so the cooked version works for him.
Love the chutney. Glad I can use pineapple in a new avatar. Usually it's either used to. Eat directly or used for some drinks. Will try this soon?
Thanks dear and glad you liked it.
Looks so delish !! We odias also make a relish like this. I will share that soon in my blog, do check ?
Yes Sasmita, I guess it uses Paanch Phoran and some more jaggery as well. I have been meaning to try that as well but I forget buying Kalonji. Shall do that soon and will look out for your post too in the meantime. Thank you dear.
Chunky pineapple chutney sounds super inviting and full of refreshing flavors.
Thanks and glad you liked it.
you have done a wonderful job there using pineapple to make chutney Vidya. I can imagine the flavors of sweet, tangy and spicy....almost like aam ka chhundo. Ek dam delicious and a great idea to include healthy pineapple in menu.
Thank you dear and glad you liked it. My husband doesnt like eating pineapples as it is, so thought of making this for him while I enjoy the pineapples as a fruit.
This is a nice share, looks so inviting. Never thought of making it this way.
Thank you dear. Anything with chutney, acchar and I have found my weakness... Kya karen!
I make a similar chunky chutney with pineapple. It tastes so good with plain paratha.
Absolutely I agree with you. Thank you
Recently I am running on missing the tropics season here and grabbing a pineapple just to hang on to the tropical feel. this looks delicious, will try out the next pineapple I grab.
I hope you love the recipe. Thank you dear.
I love savory dish made with Pineapple..the sweet of pineapple and spicy paprika gives lipsmacking dish..the chutney looks delicious
Thanks so much dear. i agree.
Vidya you tempted me this with your chutney writeup. I recall when we used to make chutney on sil batta dont know any other name for it. With your click I could imagine the taste of savory, spicy, sweet taste of this pineapple chutney
& now you have given me idea to smash some pineapple on sil batta and make another version of chutney. .. What an idea... Next on my list! This is what I love about us commenting and sharing views! Thank you so much.
I love pineapple and have made a hot fiery chutney before. I like the idea of cooking the pineapple but leaving it chunky. Will certainly try this recipe using some apples I have at the moment.
thanks so much, hope you love it. I make this many fruits actually.. Best to pair with theplas.