Name: Spiced Plum Chutney
Yield: Makes about 4 cups
Ingredients: 1 whole star anise*; 1 whole clove; 1 2-inch piece cinnamon stick; 1/2 cup red wine vinegar; 1/2 cup sugar; 1 2-inch piece peeled fresh ginger, cut into 1/2-inch-thick rounds; 1 tablespoon whole mustard seeds; 1 teaspoon ground black pepper; 2 pounds red, black, green, or blue plums (tart or sweet; about 5 large),quartered, pitted

Chef Floyd Cardoz of Tabla in New York City is known for blending Indian spices with local ingredients. Here, plums are cooked with star anise, clove, cinnamon, and ginger for a chutney that's perfect with bread and cheese.

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Yield
Makes about 4 cups

Ingredients

1 whole star anise*

1 whole clove

1 2-inch piece cinnamon stick

1/2 cup red wine vinegar

1/2 cup sugar

1 2-inch piece peeled fresh ginger, cut into 1/2-inch-thick rounds

1 tablespoon whole mustard seeds

1 teaspoon ground black pepper

2 pounds red, black, green, or blue plums (tart or sweet; about 5 large),quartered, pitted

Preparation

Step 1
Finely grind star anise, clove, and cinnamon stick in spice mill or coffee grinder.
Step 2
Combine spice mixture, vinegar, sugar, ginger, mustard seeds, and pepper in heavy large saucepan. Stir over medium-high heat until sugar dissolves and bring to boil. Add plums; reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until chutney thickens and chunky sauce forms, stirring occasionally, about 30 minutes. Cool. Season to taste with salt.
Step 3
*Available in the spice section of some supermarkets and at specialty foods stores and Asian markets.

TagsChutney Condiment Indian South Asian Asian Plum Stone Fruit Fruit Dairy Free Quick Easy Simmer Bon Appétit

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