Navratna Chutney

This is spicy, sweet, and vinegary. Goes nicely with Indian meal, bean dishes, or even quesadillas.

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Yields: 1 1/2 cups

Ingredients

• 10  black peppercorns
• 1⁄2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ginger, ground
• 1  tablespoon  coriander seed
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons cumin seeds
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons anise seeds
• 2  garlic cloves, peeled
• 3⁄4 lb golden raisin, soaked in 1/2 cup warm water for 1 hour
• 1  tablespoon cilantro, chopped
• 2  teaspoons salt
• 1  cup sugar
• 5  tablespoons white vinegar

Directions

1. Grind the peppercorns, red pepper flakes, ginger, coriander, cumin, and anise seeds in a spice grinder or mortar.
2. Place garlic in a food processor and chop fine. Add the raisins and pulse machine until coarsely chopped. Add the remaining ingredients, including the spices and vinegar, and chop to a coarse paste texture.