Pumpkin Chutney

Ingredients

• 250 grams Pumpkin (peeled and grated)
• 1 1/2 cups Water
• 1 cup Vinegar
• 1/2 tsp Red Chilli Powder
• 2 big Cardamoms
• 1 1/2 cups Sugar (heaped)
• 2 tsp Ginger (cut into long strips)
• 2 Cloves Garlic (chopped)
• 4 tsp Raisins
• 6 Almonds (blanched)
• 8 Dates (pitted)
• 3 tsp Salt

Method

1. Preparation

   • Scrape and grate the pumpkin.
   • Chop garlic, slice ginger into strips, and stone the dates.

2. Cooking the Pumpkin

   • In a saucepan, add grated pumpkin, water, garlic, ginger, and dates.
   • Cook until the pumpkin becomes tender and most of the water evaporates.

3. Adding Flavorings

   • Add vinegar, sugar, salt, red chilli powder, almonds, and raisins.
   • Mix well and continue cooking over low heat.

4. Finishing

   • Cook until the chutney thickens slightly and turns golden brown.
   • Pour into sterilized bottles or airtight jars and let cool before sealing.