Amte Kai/ Hog Plum chutney
Amte Kai/ Hog Plum chutney Ingredients: Raw Amte Kai – 8 big size Grated coconut – 1 cup Split bengal gram – 1.5 tsp Split black gram – 1 tsp Sesame seeds – 1 tbsp Fenugreek seeds – ¼ tsp Cumin seeds – 3/4 tsp Coriander powder – 1 tsp Turmeric powder – 1 pinch Crushed jaggery - ¾ tbsp Dry red chillies – 10 medium spice Curry leaves – 3 sprigs Salt as per taste Oil for roasting the spices – 2 tsp (optional) Instructions: Take a knife and cut the stem of the Amte Kai. Scrape out the black spots on their skin, if any. Now, cut the fruit into thin slices length wise. There will be a tiny seed in the centre. Do not worry. Its edible and can be used in this recipe as its still young and soft. Take a bowl and fill it with a small glass of water. Heat it on medium flame until you notice small bubbles at the bottom. Now, add the sliced Amte Kai into the hot water. Make sure that the fruit is immersed in the water. Then, add a pinch of salt, turmeric powder and mix well....