Plum, Ginger and Maple Chutney

By Creativecook • March 28, 2012 • 0 Comments

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Author Notes: This lightly seasoned chutney is one of my favorite creations. It is lightly spiced with overtones of star anise, cumin and fennel balanced out with a healthy dose of ginger. I personally like to pair this with simple broiled fish, it also probably works well with grilled chicken. I shall let you decide how you want to play and work with this creation. - Creativecook

Makes 1 cup

1 tablespoon oil
1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds
1/4 teaspoon black mustard seeds
2-3 star anise
1 teaspoon red chili pepper flakes
1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
5 plums, stoned and chopped
2 lemons, juiced
3/4 cups pure maple syrup

Heat the oil and add in the fennel seeds and the mustard seeds and wait till the mustard begins to pop.
Add in the star anise, red chili pepper flakes, ginger and the salt and mix well.
Stir in the red plums and mix well
Stir in the lemon juice and mix well.
Add in the maple syrup and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
Poach this for about 15 minutes, you should get a fairly chunky and thick chutney.
You may remove the star anise before serving if desired.