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Saturday, April 17, 2010

Pear and Mango Chutney


Pear and Mango Chutney 



     Ingredients: 

     250 gms. raw firm mango
     250 gms. pear s.
     500 gms. sugar
     2 tsp. salt 
     1 tsp. red chilli powder
     1 tsp. garam masala
     1 tbsp. marshmelon (kharbooja) seeds.
     1 tbsp. raisins.
     2 cloves powdered
     8 each almonds and cashews chopped finely.

     Method:

     Peel and mash and pear.
     Put 1 tbsp. sugar in a heavy saucepan.
     Heat on a low flame, stirring and cooking till it turns brown. 
     Add 500 ml. water and boil.
     When the sugar has fully dissolved in the water add remaining sugar.
     When it begins to boil again add the mashed fruit, cashew, raisins, seeds, chilli and salt. 
     Boil till a thick jam consistency is obtained. Stir occasionally. 
     Add the clove powder and garam masala. 
     Cool a bit and transfer to clean airtight jar.

     Making time: 1 hour 
     Shelf life: 1 month
     Makes 1.5 kgs. chutney. 

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