Tamarind plum Chutney

A sweet, sour, tart chutney that’s great with spicy or rich food.

Ingredients

4 cups pitted, chopped plums (or sour cherries)
1 tsp fine sea salt
3/4 cup lightly packed brown sugar
1/2 cup organic apple cider vinegar
1/3 freshly squeezed lime juice
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons fresh ginger, minced
1/8 teaspoon garam masala
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1 cup water + 1 cup tamarind pulp

  1. Thin the tamarind pulp with 1 cup water and press through a sieve to separate the seeds.

  2. Add to a pot with all the other ingredients and bring to a boil, lower heat to medium and simmer for 30 minutes until thick.

Laena McCarthy