Chunky Pineapple Chutney

Name: Chunky Pineapple Chutney
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 18 min
Yield: 5 servings
Ingredients: 2 star anise; 1 tablespoon raisins; 1 cinnamon stick; 0.5 teaspoon chili powder; 0.5 teaspoon ginger paste; 0.5 teaspoon turmeric powder; 1 teaspoon black mustard seeds; 1.5 tablespoon dark brown sugar; 4 cardamom pods, crushed; 0.25 cup roasted sesame oil (or coconut oil); 500 gram pineapple, cubed (2 cm pieces); 1 tablespoon curry leaves (dry available at Asian stores; fresh leaves are best)

By Dada Shivananda·Beginner

Chunky Pineapple Chutney is a delicious and sumptuous dish that requires minimal cooking time. Fresh pineapple chunks are tossed in a traditional South Indian tadka using an iron wok, infused with curry leaves, fragrant Sri Lankan cinnamon, South Indian cardamom, chili flakes, and paprika powder to enhance the chutney's natural heat and complexity.

This tangy pineapple chutney serves as the perfect accompaniment to dosa, idli, rice dishes, dal with steamed rice, or roasted vegetables—adding an exciting spicy twist to your sentient meals. The natural enzymes in pineapple, particularly bromelain, aid in digestion while the warming spices support healthy metabolism and circulation.

You can store this chutney in a glass jar in the refrigerator, where it will remain fresh for months, though its irresistible flavor means it might disappear within days of preparation.

Nutritional Benefits: Pineapple is rich in bromelain, an enzyme that aids digestion and reduces inflammation, plus vitamin C and manganese for immune support. This South Indian-style chutney combines pineapple's natural sweetness with aromatic spices for a tangy, heat-enhanced condiment.

Prep Time10 min

Cook Time8 min

Total Time18 min

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