Ingredients:
2 large red onions, finely sliced
1kg (2¼lb) tomatoes, chopped
350g (12oz) soft light brown sugar
3 garlic cloves, sliced
2.5cm (1in) piece ginger, peeled and grated
1 chilli, deseeded and sliced
4 cardamom pods, crushed
2tsp smoked paprika
450ml (¾ pint) red wine vinegar

1. Put onions into a large pan, with tomatoes, sugar, garlic, ginger, chilli, cardamom and paprika. Pour over vinegar. Bring to a gentle simmer, stirring frequently.

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2. Simmer for 1hr, until chutney is dark, thick and considerably reduced with very little liquid. If ingredients are catching or sticking to bottom of pan, add a splash of water as and when needed during cooking.

3. Pot into sterilised jars and seal immediately. Mature in a cool, dark place for 1 month before opening. It will keep unopened for up to 1 year. Once opened, store in fridge and eat within a month.

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