Dr. Kracker

This is a funky dip that is both tangy and slightly sweet it is especially good with Seedlander, Klassic 3 Seed or Seeded Spelt Dr. Krackers. Serve it on its own like a salsa- or spread it over a layer of cream cheese for an alternative appetizer. Also yummy as an accompaniment to venison, duck or beef.

• 2 tablespoons coconut oil or olive oil
• ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
• ¼ cup shallots, finely chopped
• 2 teaspoons fresh garlic, finely chopped or crushed (divided use)
• ½ teaspoon garam masala
• ¼  teaspoon ground coriander
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup tomatoes, diced (canned or fresh)
• ½ cup dark sweet cherries, pitted and roughly chopped
• 1/3 cup canned unsweetened coconut milk
• 1 teaspoon Balsamic vinegar
• 3 tablespoons fresh mint, chopped

In a saucepan heat oil and red pepper flakes over medium heat for a minute. Add shallots and half the garlic to pan and sauté until softened. Sprinkle in garam masala, coriander and salt and stir to combine. Add tomatoes, cherries, coconut milk and balsamic vinegar. Stir and simmer over medium low heat for 8-12 minutes to let tomatoes soften and flavors blend. Remove from heat and add the rest of the fresh garlic, stir through. Spoon into serving bowl. Allow chutney to cool slightly before serving. Stir through chopped fresh mint just before serving.

Recipe Notes:
Garam Masala is an Indian blend of spices and is available in better grocery stores and international markets. Dark sweet cherries are available year round in the frozen food section or substitute fresh cherries in the summer. Adding the garlic before cooking and after cooking adds two levels of garlic flavor to the dish

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