Indian Hog Plum (Amtekai / Ambarella) Sweet Chutney
A sweet-and-sour chutney made from the ripe or semi-ripe fruits of Spondias mombin (Indian hog plum). The plum’s tartness is balanced with jaggery or sugar and spiced with chili, salt, and aromatic spices. It’s used as a tangy-sweet dip or relish served alongside rice, snacks, or chapatis.The resulting chutney has a bright golden-brown color, fruity tang, and caramel-like sweetness with a mild spicy edge. It pairs beautifully with savory foods — think samosas, idlis, or plain rice — or can even be spread on toast.
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Ingredients
- 8–10 medium-sized Indian hog plums (Spondias mombin) about 250 g
- ½ cup Water more if needed
- ½ cup Jaggery (or brown sugar) adjust to taste
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- ¼ teaspoon Red chili powder mild spice
- ½ teaspoon Roasted cumin powder
- ½ teaspoon Mustard seeds
- pinch turmeric optional
- few curry leaves optional, for tempering
- 1–2 teaspoon mustard oil or sesame
Instructions
- Wash the hog plums and lightly peel them. Slice around the seed (the seed is fibrous and not usually eaten).
- In a small pot, combine the sliced plums and half a cup of water. Boil gently until the fruit softens and starts to break down — about 10–12 minutes. Mash lightly with a spoon.
- Stir in the jaggery and let it dissolve over medium heat. Add salt, chili powder, cumin powder, and turmeric. Simmer until the mixture thickens to a jam-like consistency (another 8–10 minutes). Stir occasionally to prevent burning.
- In a small pan, heat the oil. Add mustard seeds and let them pop. Optional: add curry leaves and fry a few seconds. Pour this sizzling tempering into the hot chutney. Mix well.
- Let the chutney cool. It thickens further as it cools. Store in a clean glass jar — it stays good in the fridge for about a week.
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Nutrition
Calories: 178kcal (9%)Carbohydrates: 41g (14%)Protein: 1g (2%)Fat: 2g (3%)Saturated Fat: 0.2g (1%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 295mg (13%)Potassium: 214mg (6%)Fiber: 2g (8%)Sugar: 38g (42%)Vitamin A: 496IU (10%)Vitamin C: 13mg (16%)Calcium: 20mg (2%)Iron: 1mg (6%)
Disclaimer
Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.
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