I find that a jar of chutney is a great one to keep in the cupboard. It can easily jazz up a piece of plain meat such as a pork chop or some grilled chicken, a quick one to whip out at a dinner party with some cheese and can add a lovely sweet kick to a lunch time salad or sandwich.
I first made my own chutney a few years ago when it was difficult to find a jar of chutney in a standard German supermarket…