Meaning: Is a relish that is hot spicy, sweet, sour, firmer than a jelly, less sour than a pickle, not as sweet as jam, hot and peppery with ginger and can be eaten with blend and curried foods.
Types: Raw mangoes, tamarind, tomatoes, apple, gogu and any other fruit can be used for chutney preparation.
Process of preparation: The fruits finely cut are mixed with sugar, salt and spices viz, ginger and cooked to viscous consistency and acidity is adjusted with vinegar. The shelf life is one year.
Last modified: Wednesday, 11 January 2012, 11:37 AM