Lemon & Date Chutney - cooking recipe

Ingredients

6 lemons, zest of, finely chop the flesh
100 ml lemon juice, extra
2 tablespoons salt
4 garlic cloves, minced
100 ml cider vinegar
1 tablespoon gingerroot, grated
1 teaspoon cardamom seed, ground
1 teaspoon coriander seed, ground
1/2 teaspoon chili flakes
225 g brown sugar
200 g dates, chopped small

Preparation

Mix together lemon, zest, extra lemon juice and salt. Let sit overnight.
Combine all ingredients, except sugar and dates, in a heavy pan.
Bring to a boil.
Then lower temperature and simmer for 5 minutes.
Add sugar and dates, stir well and simmer for 45-60 minutes, until thick and reduced.
Stir regularly to prevent sticking.
Pour into sterilised jars.
Let the chutney mature for 6 weeks.