RAISIN AND TAMARIND CHUTNEY

Raisin and Tamarind Chutney image

Provided by Food Network

Time 1h30m

Yield 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup tamarind pulp
2 tablespoons Garam Masala, recipe follows
2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger
1 green chile, minced
1 small onion, chopped
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves
1 tablespoon coriander seeds
1 tablespoon cumin seeds
1 tablespoon mixed peppercorns
6 green cardamom pods
5 brown cardamom pods
6 cloves
Two 2-inch pieces cinnamon stick

Steps:

Put the raisins, sugar, tamarind pulp, 1/2 cup water, Garam Masala, ginger, chile and onions into a medium saucepan and place over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil, and then reduce the heat to low and simmer gently for 45 minutes to 1 hour. Let cool slightly, and then stir in the cilantro.
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
Put the coriander seeds, cumin seeds, peppercorns, cardamom pods, cloves and cinnamon sticks on a baking sheet and toast in the oven until they are aromatic, 15 to 20 minutes. Grind to a powder in an electric spice grinder. Store in an airtight jar.