Mrs Balls Original Chutney (2 x 470g Pack) Review

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(More customer reviews)Mrs Balls is a South African staple. It's not only one of the best chutney's I've ever eaten with curry but it does double duty as a sweet/sour sauce or dip, turns regular old cheese sandwiches into a teatime delicacy and goes wonderfully with deli meats. We go through huge amounts of the stuff (as I imagine most south africans do) and I always take particular pleasure in introducing my american friends to its yumminess.
Highly recommended by this particular ex-pat.

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Patak's Lime Relish, Medium, 10-Ounce Glass Jars (Pack of 6) Review

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(More customer reviews)For me, this is a perfect mix of spicy and sour. Very generous amount of limes.

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Patak's Garlic Relish, Medium, 10.6-Ounce Glass Jars (Pack of 6) Review

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(More customer reviews)This is the third six-pack I've purchased, after finding it (for an extra dollar per jar) in an Indian food store. Gave it to friends and family for Christmas, & now they and I all want more. Delicious.

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Patak's Brinjal Egg Plant Relish, Medium, 10-Ounce Glass Jars (Pack of 6) Review

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(More customer reviews)I discovered Patak's Brinjal Egg Plant Relish in the 1990s, before the label was sold to a UK food conglomerate. At the time, it was called Patak's Brinjal Aubergine (or Bringal Pickle Aubergine in some markets).
When the company transferred across the Atlantic, the new owners chose to abandon this little gem in favor of Patak's other chutney's and mint pastes -- all of them terrific. But for me, it was like losing a best friend. Talk about COMFORT food... I called the new owners at least once a year begging for a return of ambrosia.
For me, it was like trying to break a drug addiction, but in this case, there was no methadone in site. It's difficult to describe a flavor in a text review, but let me try...
Some of us like our pastes, sauces and relishes *HOT*. (This one is modestly rated as "medium"). But when recipes add chili or other heat, it is far too easy to drop the ball on the other flavors. Would you like some sweet, spicy & natural flavors dancing amongst the tangy heat? Do want a flavor that makes you close your eyes and praise the designer for giving you a tongue? If this describes you, then this is as close to paradise as it gets. Next, let's talk about VERSATILE. I spread this baby on everything (the word "spread" requires artistic license. Some firm eggplant chunks are as big as your little finger!)
Do you have to be Indian to eat this relish? Heck no! I'm a mid-west raised, New England Yankee. But this little jar of heaven has become one of my raison's d'etre (Translation: "reasons for existence"). To be fair, you have to love Indian or Mediterranean spice. It's loaded with chili, fenugreek, coriander, mustard and turmeric -- and especially fresh garlic (definitely not roasted or denatured!). And of course, it has just the right amount of heat. The basic flavor component is a bit like fermented raisins or rum w/raisin, though I doubt that there is any alcohol.
Verdict: 6 out of 5 stars. (That's not a mistake. It's THAT good!)
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Patak's Sweet Mango Chutney, Mild, 12-Ounce Glass Jars (Pack of 6) Review

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(More customer reviews)I like to tinker in the kitchen and make my own chutney but when winter comes I fill my pantry with Patak's. Compared with other chutney brands, I find Patak's offers a bolder taste that is both spicy and salty.
We buy Sweet Mango Chutney for the entire family because Patak's rates this blend at two chilies on a five-chili scale. Our sons, ages 7 and 5, have no trouble enjoying the chutney. I like hotter chutney as well but don't want to use up the refrigerator space by storing multiple jars.
Chutneys - derived from the Hindu word chatni - have many variations and can range from sweet, sour, hot or mild. Chutney consists of fruits, vegetables or a combination of both that is reduced to a pulp that is roasted or simmered and flavored with spices, sugar and vinegar.
Patak's Sweet Mango Chutney blends juicy mangoes with authentic spices and is served as a condiment to a curry but is also delicious on sandwiches (especially turkey, so keep it handy after Thanksgiving!) and hot salads.
Aida Mollenkamp at Chow offers this recipe for Cheddar and Chutney Tea Sandwiches.
TIME/SERVINGS
Total: 35 mins
Active: 5 mins
Makes: 8 tea sandwiches
The question is not whether cheese and chutney go well together, but rather which cheese to choose. As a nod to the British, we've opted for an aged sharp cheddar to star in this sandwich, but snacking in the test kitchen revealed that fresh goat cheese is a close runner-up.
Game plan: Let the sandwiches rest at room temperature for 30 minutes before serving, so the chutney has time to soak into the bread.
INGREDIENTS
8 tablespoons mango chutney
16 slices (2-1/2-by-2-1/2-inch) dark pumpernickel cocktail bread
4 ounces aged sharp cheddar, thinly sliced
INSTRUCTIONS
Spread a thin layer of chutney on one side of each bread slice. (You will use 1 tablespoon per sandwich or 1 1/2 teaspoons [1/2 tablespoon] per slice of bread.)
Top 8 slices with a layer of cheese (about 1/2 ounce per slice) and close sandwiches with remaining 8 slices of bread. Let sit about 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld. Serve sandwiches whole, or if you like, slice each sandwich in half on the diagonal.
Here's another delicious chutney recipe I found online:
Chutney-Glazed Cheese Pate
6 oz. cream cheese, softened
4 oz. sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded
3 tablespoons dry Sherry
3/4 teaspoon curry powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 green onions, finely sliced (optional)
Mango chutney
Process the first five ingredients using a food processor until well blended. Spread cheese mixture in a ½" thick disc on a serving platter. Cover and chill until serving time. At serving time, spread the top of the cheese with chutney. Top with sliced green onions. Serve with crackers.

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