Ambarella (June Plum) Chutney – Shahee Lanka Style
Summary
- This recipe for Ambarella (June Plum) Chutney offers a delightful balance of sweet, sour, and spicy flavors. It involves caramelizing sugar, then cooking peeled and sliced Ambarella with aromatic spices like cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, garlic, ginger, and chili until it thickens into a rich, dark preserve.
All Ingredients - Main Ingredients
- Ambarella (June plum) 6
- Sugar (for caramelizing) 1 tbsp
- Water (for caramelizing) 2 tbsp
- Sugar 200 g
- Water 2 cups
- Crushed Cinnamon sticks 2
- Cardamoms 3
- Cloves 4
- Chopped Garlic 1 tbsp
- Chopped Ginger 1 tbsp
- Chilli powder 1 tsp
- Roasted chilli powder 1.5 tsp
- Salt to taste
- Crushed Black pepper 1 tsp
- Vinegar 3 tbsp
Tools You'll Need
- Pot
- Pan
- Peeler
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No Garlic (fresh)?
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder (per clove)
- 1/2 tsp garlic granules (per clove)
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Prepare Ambarella
Peel the 6 Ambarella (June plums) using a peeler.
Step 2: Cut Ambarella
Cut the peeled Ambarella into small, bite-sized pieces.
Step 3: Caramelize Sugar
In a clay pot or heavy-bottomed pan, add 1 tablespoon of sugar and it over medium heat until it turns dark brown.
Step 4: Add Water to Caramel
Carefully add 2 tablespoons of water to the sugar and stir until dissolved.
Step 5: Prepare Syrup Base
Add 200 grams of sugar and 2 cups of water to the pot.
Step 6: Add Aromatics
Add 2 crushed cinnamon sticks, 3 cardamoms, 4 cloves, 1 tablespoon of chopped garlic, and 1 tablespoon of chopped ginger to the mixture. Stir well until the sugar is completely dissolved.
Step 7: Add Ambarella
Add the cut Ambarella pieces to the pot.
Step 8: Season the Chutney
Season with 1 teaspoon of chili powder, 1.5 teaspoons of roasted chili powder, salt to taste, 1 teaspoon of crushed black pepper, and 3 tablespoons of vinegar.
Step 9: Mix Ingredients
Mix all the ingredients thoroughly to combine.
Step 10: Cook Ambarella
Cover the pot and cook on medium flame for , allowing the Ambarella to soften and absorb the flavors.
Step 11: Thicken Chutney
Remove the lid and continue to cook on medium flame, stirring occasionally, until the chutney thickens to a desired consistency and the Ambarella pieces are tender and glossy.
Step 12: Serve
Once thickened, remove from heat and let it cool. The Ambarella (June Plum) Chutney is ready to serve.
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