This recipe was the fortuitous result of my attempts to duplicate a chutney that is served at a local Indian restaurant. 1 tennis-ball sized yellow onion, minced 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (or to taste) 1/2 tsp turmeric 2 tsp sugar 2 TB cider or other vinegar large pinch salt If onion is very strong, soak it in 1 quart hot tap water for 10 minutes, then drain. Put vinegar and sugar in a small bowl and heat in microwave. Stir until sugar dissolves. Mix with onion and other ingredients. Let sit for at least an hour, stirring now and then.