FRUIT CHUTNEYS - PEAR AND MANGO CHUTNEY

Pear and Mango Chutney
Ingredients:
Pears. - 250 gms.
Raw firm mango - 250 gms.
Sugar - 500 gms.
Salt - 2 tsp.
Red chilli powder - 1 tsp.
Garam masala - 1 tsp.
2 Cloves (Lavangam) powdered
Melon seeds ((kharbooja)- 1 tbsp.
8 Almonds and 8 Cashews chopped finely.
Raisins - 1 tbsp
Method:
Boil, Peel and Mash Raw Mango and Pear. Put 1 tbsp. Sugar in a heavy saucepan. Heat on a low flame, stirring and cooking till it turns brown. Add 500 ml. water and boil.When the sugar has fully dissolved in the water add remaining sugar. When it begins to boil again add the Mashed fruits, Cashew, Raisins, Kharbooja seeds, Chilli and Salt. Boil till a thick jam consistency is obtained. Stir occasionally. Add the clove powder and garam masala.
Cool a bit and transfer to clean airtight jar.
Making time: 1 hour
Shelf life: 1 month
Makes 1.5 kgs. chutney.