Sweet-Sour-Spicy Chutney

This is a versatile chutney that goes along with dahi vadas, samosas, kachories and many other chaat dishes. This can be used in place of tamarind chutney, as a tang provide by dry mango resonates the same flavour. It is easy to store at room temperature, in a air tight container, for up to 3-4 months.

Ingredients:
1/2 tbsp black pepper powder
1/4 tbsp clove powder
1/4 tbsp cinnamon powder
1/2 tbsp green cardamom powder
1/4 tbsp mace(javitri) powder
1/8 tbsp nutmeg powder
1 tbsp ginger powder
4-5 pods Black cardamom powder
2 flowers of star anise
1/2 tbsp fennel seeds powder
1/2 tbsp fennel seeds - whole
1/4 cup chopped roasted cashews
1/4 cup chopped roasted almonds
1/4 cup chopped roasted pistachio
1/4 cup chopped roasted charoli
1/2 cup chopped raisins
7-8 chopped dates
400gm jaggery
1 and 1/4 cups Dry mango(Amchur) powder
1/4 tbsp salt
1/4 tbsp black salt
2 tsp red chilly powder
1/2 tbsp roasted cumin powder
2 and 1/2 cups water

Method:
1. Mix all the ingredients in a big non-stick pan and boil, stirring continuously on medium flame for 20 minutes.
2. Once the chutney cools, decant in a clean airtight container and store at room temperature.