Mixed Fruit Chutney:

Chutney is a sauce or relish of East Indian origin, often compounded of both sweet and sour ingredients such as fruits, vegetables, dry fruits, and spices. In India chutney is an essential part of the food. Chutney can be served with snacks or meals. Making of Chutney and its ingredients are varies among states. In Bengal in festivals or occasions chutney served with the meal. Common Bengali chutneys were made with Tomato, Papaya, Apple, Pineapple, Mango, and dry fruits.

In my family, everyone loves this chutney. The main ingredients are apple and Tomato, accompanies with raisin and dates. The main spice of this chutney is Paanch Foran, a Bengali spice, a combination of Fennel, Mustard, Cumin, nigella, and fenugreek seeds.  For making chutneys usually, we use white sugar or Jaggery. I used brown sugar which is similar to jaggery. Brown sugar or jaggery enhances the color of the chutney and taste. Small piece of tamarind and juice of lemon gives it a sweet and sour tangy taste. The best thing is it is very nutritious and healthy, often children don't like to eat fruits it is the best way to put on their diet. This mouthwatering chutney is very easy to make and can make a meal more savory.

Course - Dessert/ Sweet dish

Dish- North Indian

Author- Usashi Mandal

Serves- 6

Preparation time - 10 minutes

Cooking time - 45 minutes  

Step by step Video Recipe:

Ingredients:

2 fresh tomato(diced into cubes)

2 fresh apples(peeled and diced into cubes)

1 tsp Panch Phoron (five-spice mix of Bengal includes

fennel seed, cumin seed, fenugreek seed, black mustard seed, and nigella seed)

2 dried red chilies

1 tsp turmeric powder

1 tbsp of lemon juice

1 1/2 cup of brown sugar

1 tsp red chili powder

1 tbsp tamarind pulp

1 tsp salt

Vegetable oil as needed

Method:

1. Heat oil in a pan.

2. Add dried red chili and Panch Phoron, when it starts to crackle add fruits and fry for a little bit.

3. Add salt and turmeric powder and mix well. Add 1/2 cup of water, simmer the gas, and cover the lid. Let it cook until fruits are well cooked to be mashed.

4. Stir it very well and add sugar. Let it cook until it became sticky. Add lemon juice and mix it well. Take out to a serving bowl.

5. Delicious Chutney is ready to eat.