There is nothing better than homemade chutney to spice up your simple meals. Chutney is a great way to use seasonal fruits and vegetables when they are available in excess. And, there are many different ways in which you can use chutney in your meals. I have already shared a lot of different chutney recipes on my blog and today I am sharing another fruit chutney recipe from India which is spiced plum chutney. In India. it’s also called aloo bukhara chutney. Aloo bukhara is the Hindi word for plum. In this easy plum chutney recipe, the sweetness of plums is balanced with warm Indian spices which makes it irresistible. It’s a vegan and gluten-free recipe that gets ready in just 30 minutes.
Ingredient notes and substitute suggestions
Fresh plums: I have used fresh ripe plums but plum chutney can be made with half-ripe or unripe plums also. If you want sweet plum chutney, use fully ripe plums but if you want to make it sweet and sour, use half-ripe or unripe plums. Almost every variety of plum works in this recipe so pick whichever variety is available to you. Brown sugar: You can also use powdered jaggery, palm sugar, or regular white sugar to sweeten the chutney. Powdered ginger: Powdered ginger is the ground form of dried ginger. It’s called saunth in Hindi. You can also use grated fresh ginger instead of powdered ginger. Red chili powder: Kashmiri red chili powder is the best choice as it adds a nice bright red color to the dish and is not very spicy. For heat, we are adding red chili flakes. Garam masala: It’s a very flavorful blend of Indian spices that you will easily find in Indian or Middle Eastern grocery stores. Use it in moderation otherwise, you won’t be able to taste anything else in the chutney. Cinnamon: I have used powdered cinnamon but you can also add a cinnamon stick. Remove the stick once the chutney is ready. Vegetable oil: Canola oil or any other neutral flavored oil can be used too. Vinegar: I have used white vinegar, you can also use apple cider vinegar or red wine vinegar.
Other ingredient details and nutritional information is given in the recipe card. Step 1: Wash the plums. Cut them in half and remove the seeds. Step 2: Heat oil in a large pot or pan. Add mustard seeds and let them splutter. Step 3: Add red chili powder, red pepper flakes, ground black pepper, ginger powder, cinnamon powder, garam masala, and salt. Saute for a few seconds on low heat. Step 4: Add chopped plums, sugar, and vinegar. Mix. Step 5: Cook covered on slow-medium heat for around 15 minutes or until the plums turn mushy. Step 6: Remove the lid and mash the plums with a spatula. You can use a masher too. Step 7: Cook covered for another 10 minutes. Step 8: Allow to reach room temperature before serving. Your delicious Indian spiced plum chutney is ready to be enjoyed! It can be used as a spread on toast, sandwiches, wraps, crackers, or parathas. This chutney can be added to a cheese board or charcuterie board too. It tastes really good with sharp cheeses. Mix a few tablespoons of Indian plum chutney with Greek yogurt, cream cheese, sour cream, or labneh, and make a delicious dip to enjoy with your favorite snack. Or, just add some chutney to your salad dressing and make your salad taste even better.
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