Tangy Homemade Plum Chutney – Sweet, Spicy & Perfect with Every Meal

    Sweet & Tangy Plum Chutney with Traditional Spices

        This homemade plum chutney is a perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and mildly spicy flavors. Made with fresh plums, aromatic spices, and a touch of jaggery or sugar, it pairs beautifully with snacks, grilled meats, and parathas. A must-have condiment to elevate any meal with a burst of fruity freshness.

    🧾 Ingredients

• 2 cups ripe plums (washed, pitted, chopped)
• ½ cup sugar or jaggery
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ tsp red chili flakes (optional)
• ½ tsp roasted cumin powder
• 1–2 tbsp vinegar or lemon juice
• ½ cup water

    👩‍🍳 Method

1. Add plums and water in a pan. Cook on medium heat until soft.
2. Mash the plums lightly while cooking.
3. Add sugar/jaggery and mix well.
4. Add salt, chili flakes, and cumin powder.
5. Cook until chutney thickens (jam-like consistency).
6. Add vinegar/lemon juice at the end.
7. Let it cool and store in a clean jar.

    🍽️ Serve With

    Parathas, samosas, pakoras, grilled meat