How to make Pear and Mango Sweet-Spicy Chutney?

Ingredients

Raw Firm Mangoes........................................250gms

Pears.............................................................250 gms

Sugar.............................................................500gms

Salt................................................................2tsp

Red chilli powder...........................................1tsp

Garam masala................................................1tsp

Marsh melon (kharbooja) seeds.....................1tsp

Raisins...........................................................1tsp

Cloves...........................................................2(powdered)

Almonds........................................................8(finely chopped)

Cashews........................................................8(finely chopped)

Method

1. Peel and mash raw mangoes and pears.

2. Put 1 tbsp. sugar in a heavy saucepan.

3. Stir and cook the sugar on low heat, till it turns brown.

4. Add 500 ml. water and boil. Now add remaining sugar and bring it to boil.

5. When the sugar has fully dissolved in the water add mashed mangoes and pears, cashew, raisins, marsh melon seeds, chilli and salt.

6. Boil till a thick jam consistency is obtained. Stir occasionally.

8. Add the clove powder and garam masala.

9. Transfer into a glass jar when it cools completely. 

Shelf life: 1 month

Makes 1.5 kgs. chutney.