Spiced carrot chutney

Preparation

Mince the garlic cloves. Deseed and dice the red chillis. Finely chop the piece fresh ginger. Peel and grate the carrots.

Method

1. 1 Sterilise 2 glass jam jars as follows.
2. 2 Heat the oven to 180°C/160°C fan/gas 4.
3. 3 Wash the jars in hot, soapy water, then rinse well.
4. 4 Put the wet jars on a baking tray and heat in the oven for 15 mins, or until completely dry.
5. 5 Place the lids in a pan of boiling water, then remove with tongs and leave to dry on a clean tea towel.
6. 6 In a large saucepan, bring the sugar and vinegar to boil.
7. 7 Reduce the heat and simmer until the sugar has dissolved, then stir in the rest of the ingredients.
8. 8 Bring to a boil again, then reduce the heat and simmer for one hour, until thick.
9. 9 Remove from the heat and allow to cool.
10. 10 Transfer to the sterilised jars and store in the fridge.
11. 11 Perfect served in a grilled Cheddar cheese sandwich.