Description
Homemade Plum Chutney delivers sweet-tangy magic from ripe summer fruits, blending spices and traditional Indian flavors into a perfect condiment. Seasonal plums create a rich preserve perfect for cheese plates, grilled meats, or spreading across warm naan bread.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruits and Vegetables:
- 1 kg (2.2 pounds) plums, halved and stoned
- 2 large onions, chopped
- 1 tablespoon finely grated ginger
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1 tablespoon black mustard seed
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili flakes
- 1 teaspoon salt
Dried Fruits and Liquids:
- 100 grams (3.5 ounces) raisins or sultanas
- 100 milliliters (3.4 fluid ounces) red wine
- 50 milliliters (1.7 fluid ounces) red wine
- 350 grams (12.3 ounces) light muscovado sugar
Instructions
- Allow the chutney to develop its complex flavor profile by aging for a minimum of two weeks before serving.
- In a spacious cooking vessel, amalgamate the plums with all complementary ingredients, excluding the sugar.
- Elevate the mixture to a gentle simmer, maintaining a low heat that softens the plums to a tender consistency within 15-20 minutes.
- Incorporate the sugar and an additional pinch of salt, carefully stirring until completely dissolved.
- Continue simmering the mixture without a lid, periodically stirring to prevent scorching, until the texture transforms into a thick, glossy preserve – approximately one hour.
- While the chutney is still piping hot, carefully transfer into thoroughly sanitized glass containers, ensuring an airtight seal before storing in a cool, shadowy location.
Notes
- Aging the chutney develops a richer, more complex flavor profile, allowing ingredients to meld together perfectly.
- Use ripe, firm plums for the best texture and balance of sweetness and tartness in the chutney.
- Consider adding warming spices like cinnamon or star anise to enhance the depth of flavor and create a more sophisticated condiment.
- Adjust sugar levels based on the natural sweetness of your plums, tasting and balancing as you cook to achieve the ideal sweet-tangy combination.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 35-40 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 262
- Sugar: 58 g
- Sodium: 167 mg
- Fat: 0.3 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 67 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 1.4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg