Navratna Chutney

Submitted by Cinnamon Turtle

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

 

• Ready In: 15mins
• Ingredients: 12
• 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.