Ingredients

• 250g of Nelli
• 100g of Sugar
• Crushed Cardamom
• Crushed Cinnamon
• Salt
• 1.5 tbsp of Chili Powder
• 1 tsp of Pepper
• Chopped piece of Ginger

Instructions

1. Wash 250g of Nelli.
2. Steam the Nelli for about 10 minutes.
3. Using a fork, pierce the Nelli but not all the way through.
4. Heat 1 tbsp from the 100g of Sugar in a saucepan over medium heat.
5. When the Sugar starts to caramelize, add half a cup of Water.
6. Now add the remaining Sugar.
7. Stir frequently.
8. When the Sugar starts to caramelize, add some crushed Cardamom.
9. Add some crushed Cinnamon.
10. Add Salt to taste.
11. Stir frequently until this Sugar syrup is bubbling.
12. Now add the Nelli into the saucepan.
13. Mix thoroughly.
14. Add 1.5 tbsp of Chili Powder.
15. Add 1 tsp of Pepper.
16. Turn the heat down to low.
17. Keeping stirring frequently.
18. Add a chopped piece of Ginger.
19. When this mixture is thick and turns a caramel color, turn off the stove.
20. Let this Nelli chutney cool down for a bit.
21. Sterilize a mason jar by leaving the jar, lid, and the spoon in boiling Water for about 10 minutes. Important: Make sure the stove is turned off.
22. Dry the mason jar, lid, and spoon.
23. Pour the Nelli chutney into the jar making sure to wipe off any drippings from the top.
24. Close the jar with the lid and leave it in the refrigerator.
25. Use as needed making sure to use a clean dry spoon each time.

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