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Recipe: Low-Sugar Kasundi

This recipe is brought to you by an overwhelmed vege gardener with a ridiculous amount of tomatoes sitting on the bench.  Anyone else in the same boat?! Well, do I have a solution for you! You’ll thank yourself in the months to come when supermarket tomatoes skyrocket and you’ve got a stash of this delicious condiment on hand.


Kasundi, is basically a tomato relish, jazzed up with a little sweetness and spice. This recipe is a low-sugar version which uses carrot and apple to balance the vinegar. It can be spread on sammies and toasties, makes a fab addition to a cheeseboard, or my personal fave pairing is with a pork saus.


Ingredients


  • 2 onions, chopped

  • 1.5 kg tomatoes, chopped

  • 6 garlic cloves, finely chopped

  • 3 cm knob of ginger, grated

  • 2 apples, grated

  • 3 carrots, grated  

  • 2 tsp mustard seeds

  • 2 tsp cumin powder

  • 1 tsp chilli flakes

  • 2 tsp turmeric powder

  • 1/3 c sugar

  • ½ c vinegar (I used ACV)


Method


Heat oil in a large pot over a medium-low heat. Add onions and gently sauté for five minutes. Add the spices, stirring for a couple minutes, then all remaining ingredients, and bring to a gentle rolling boil. Leave uncovered for 45 minutes to an hour, stirring regularly. Bottle in to sterile jars using your preserving method of choice.


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