Ambarella (June Plum) Chutney - Sri Lankan Style
Summary
- This recipe guides you through making a delicious Ambarella (June Plum) Chutney, a sweet, sour, and spicy condiment. It involves caramelizing sugar, adding aromatic spices, and cooking the peeled and sliced Ambarella until thickened to perfection.
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 1 tsp
- Roasted chilli powder 1 1/2 tsp
- Salt to taste
- Crushed Black pepper 1 tsp
- Vinegar 3 tbsp
Tools You'll Need
- Pot
- Pan
- Peeler
Don't have an ingredient? Try these swaps
No Garlic (fresh)?
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder (per clove)
- 1/2 tsp garlic granules (per clove)
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Peel the Ambarella
Take 6 Ambarella (June plums) and peel their skin using a peeler.
Step 2: Cut the Ambarella
Cut the peeled Ambarella into thin slices or pieces, discarding the seed.
Step 3: Caramelize Sugar
In a clay pot or heavy-bottomed pan, add 1 tablespoon of sugar and it over medium heat, stirring continuously until it turns dark brown.
Step 4: Add Water to Caramel
Carefully add 2 tablespoons of water to the sugar and stir until the sugar dissolves into a dark syrup.
Step 5: Add Sugar and Water
Add 200g of sugar and 2 cups of water to the pot.
Step 6: Add Spices and Aromatics
Add 2 crushed cinnamon sticks, 3 cardamoms, 4 cloves, 1 tablespoon of chopped garlic, and 1 tablespoon of chopped ginger to the pot. Stir well until the sugar completely dissolves.
Step 7: Add Ambarella
Once the sugar is dissolved and the mixture is , add the cut Ambarella pieces to the pot.
Step 8: Season the Chutney
Add 1 teaspoon of chili, 1 1/2 teaspoons of roasted chili powder, salt to taste, 1 teaspoon of crushed black pepper, and 3 tablespoons of vinegar to the pot.
Step 9: Mix Well
Mix all the ingredients thoroughly to ensure the Ambarella pieces are coated with the spices and syrup.
Step 10: Cook Covered
Cover the pot with a lid and cook on medium flame for to allow the Ambarella to soften and absorb the flavors.
Step 11: Thicken the Chutney
Uncover the pot and continue to cook on medium flame, stirring occasionally, until the chutney thickens to a desired jam-like consistency. The Ambarella pieces should be tender and the liquid .
Step 12: Serve
Once thickened, remove the chutney from heat. It's now ready to be served as a sweet, sour, and spicy accompaniment to your meals.
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