Ingredients
- 250 grams Bottlegourd (Lauki)
- 1 cup Vinegar (Sirka)
- 1 1/2 cups Water
- 1/2 teaspoon Red chili pepper (Lal Mirchi)
- 2 big Cardamoms (Elaichi Moti)
- 1 1/2 cups Sugar (Cheeni) (heaped)
- 2 teaspoons long strips of Ginger (Adrak)
- 2 cloves Garlic (Lasun), chopped
- 4 teaspoons Raisins (Kishmish)
- 6 Almonds (Badam), blanched
- 8 Dates (Khajoor), stoned
- 3 teaspoons Salt (Namak)
How to make Pumpkin Chutney
- Scrape the pumpkin and grate it.
- Cook in water with garlic, ginger, and dates till tender and dry.
- Add vinegar, sugar, salt, Red chili pepper, almonds and raisins.
- Cook till a little thick and slightly golden brown.
- Pour into bottles or airtight jars.
