Pickles – Himalayan Chutney (Nepali Food Recipe)

Achar & Chutney – Himalayan Chutney

INGREDIENTS:

• 2 cups ripe mango, cut into small chunks
• 2 cups ripe papaya, cut into small chunks
• 1/2 sultana raisins
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 cup orange juice
• 1 teaspoon hot chili powder
• 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
• 1 teaspoon whole timur (Szechwan pepper)
• 1 tablespoon mustard seeds
• 10 cloves
• 1/4 teaspoon asafetida
• Salt to taste

DIRECTIONS:

• In a large bowl, combine all ingredients; mix well.
• In a large sauce pan, add all combined ingredients and cook in low heat for about 30 minutes, or until mango and papaya chunks are cooked tender.
• Adjust seasoning and remove from heat.
• Let rest to cool.
• To store, put in a sterilized air tight jar and refrigerate.

Source: http://nepalicooking.tripod.com./achar.htm
Author: Tulsi Regmi