Pineapple Chutney

Ingredients

• 1 small Pineapple
• 2 tbsp Sugar
• 1 tsp Turmeric Powder
• 1 tsp Red Chilli Powder
• 3 tsp Oil
• 1 tsp Flour (Maida)
• 2 tsp Cumin Seeds
• 2 tsp Aniseed (Saunf)
• 2 tsp Mustard Seeds
• 1/2 tsp Fenugreek Seeds
• 2 tsp Onion Seeds (Kalonji)
• Salt to taste

1. Preparation

   • Peel the pineapple and cut it into small pieces.
   • Mix flour with a little water to make a smooth paste and keep aside.

2. Tempering the Spices

   • Heat oil in a pan on medium flame.
   • Add half the quantity of cumin seeds, aniseed, mustard seeds, fenugreek seeds, onion seeds, and salt.
   • Sauté briefly until the spices release their aroma.

3. Cooking the Pineapple

   • Add pineapple pieces to the pan.
   • Add turmeric powder, red chilli powder, sugar, salt, and about 2 cups of water.
   • Cook until the pineapple becomes soft, adding more water if required.

4. Thickening the Chutney

   • Add the prepared flour paste to the chutney and mix well.
   • Cook for a few minutes until the chutney thickens slightly.

5. Final Spice Mix & Serving

   • Dry roast the remaining half of the spice mixture on a tawa and coarsely grind it.
   • Add this spice powder to the chutney and mix well.
   • Serve hot or warm with rice, dosa, or chapati.