Plum Chutney

Ingredients:

• 8 pitted plums

• 4-6 pitted dates to sweeten

• 1 pinch salt

• Juice of ½ lime or to taste

• 1 tsp garam masala or “Mum’s super spice”

• ¼ tsp Ayurvedic ginger powder “sunthi” or a slice of fresh ginger

• Optional: pinch of clove and/or cardamom

Directions:

• Soak dates in enough water to cover overnight

• Drain from water but in the morning but reserve water if needed

• Add pitted dates and plums to mason jar

• Blend with hand blender, add more reserved fluid as needed to make a thick yet spreadable chutney

• Pour into small sauce pan and simmer few minutes

• Add ginger and salt and spice mix, lime juice

• Stir to combine and adjust taste as desired.