- 3 tablespoons grapeseed oil
- ¼ cup finely chopped fresh ginger
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- ½ teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- ½ medium red onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, halved
- 4 medium ripe tomatoes, cored and finely chopped
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup sherry vinegar
- ⅓ cup raisins, finely chopped
- ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- Add the oil, ginger, cinnamon sticks and black pepper to a medium saucepan and set over medium-high heat. Stir constantly until the mixture becomes very fragrant and the ginger becomes golden, about 2 minutes.
- Add the onion and garlic and cook, stirring often, until the onion browns and the mixture becomes foamy, 8 to 10 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes and cook until they become thick and jammy, about 10 minutes.
- Add the sugar, vinegar, raisins, cayenne and salt. Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook the chutney until it's thick and glossy (you can test it by dragging a spoon through it; the chutney should leave a trail that doesn't fill in after 5 seconds) about 30 minutes. Cool in the saucepan, then transfer to a covered container and refrigerate for up to 2 weeks. Serve cold or at room temperature.