Apricot chutney

Apricot chutney

 Apricots 500 gm            vinegar 150 ml         water 100 ml   salt 2 tsp

Red chili pdr 1 tsp     cardamom crushed 2     sugar ¼ kg        ginger cut into strips 2 tsp

Garlic cut 1 clove          raisins 4 tbsp    almonds blanched 8

Method- soak apricots in boiling water till soft. Peel & mash. Strain the pulp & washt eh apricots stones with a cup of water. Mix apricot pulp, ginger, garlic, the water from the washed stones, almonds & raisins & cook till all the water is absorbed. Add vinegar, sugar, salt, cardamom & red chili pdr & cook till it gets thick & golden brown. Spoon it into a sterilized jar. This can be stored for a year.

  

Apricots are high in antioxidants, with lots of fiber, good for heart & digestive conditions, eyes & heart/