Pear and Mango Chutney

Ingredients:

• 250 gms. raw firm mango
• 250 gms. pears.
• 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.