How to Make Plum Lavender Chutney
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SERVINGS:
8
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PREP TIME:
15 MINUTES
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COOK TIME:
120 MINUTES
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SKILL LEVEL:
EASY
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INGREDIENTS
SKILL LEVEL: EASY
PREPARATION OF THIS HEALTHY RECIPE
1. Skin and pit the plums. Coarsely chop them and place them in a small saucepan.
2. Add sugar and lavender. Mix all the ingredients and boil until thick.
3. Chill and serve.
To Preserve:
If you wish to preseve the chutney, place in a sealable canning jar, uncovered. Place the jar in boiling water for ten minutes. Cover and turn off heat to make a natural seal.
How Does This Ayurvedic Recipe Improve Wellness?
CLINICAL AYURVEDIC REVIEW
Tangy and sticky-sweet to the tongue, this chutney has a unique component- the aromatic floral notes of lavender. Light, dreamy lavender essence melting into purple plums turns typically tangy chutney into a delicate, artisan experience.
Take Your Vitamins
Like many sours, plum promotes salivation, quenches thirst and is a strong alkaline food. It improves the absorption of calcium - making plums paired with ground sesame ideal for those with osteoporosis. Plums replenish electrolytes and build your blood, thanks to high levels of magnesium, iron, vitamin A, K, potassium, copper, manganese, and anti-oxidants. High beta-carotene and citric acid contributes to an overall blood balancing and liver-soothing effect, experienced as a cool feeling in the eyes. Add flare to your meal and nourish revitalize your body's storehouse of vitamins and minerals by adding a dash of Plum Lavender Chutney.
Soften and Soothe
Lavender, abundant in fields of wild flowers, is abound with medicinal properties. It is frequently used to aid sleep and relaxation. It is anti-convulsive and anti-depressant. Like most members of the mint family, the aromatic oils in lavender have a carminative effect redirecting the flow of energy downwards, experienced as a calm mind and flowing digestion. In combination with plum, this chutney is an excellent choice to help you feel calm in body and mind.
Discovered by Chef Jerry Traunfeld of The Herb Farm (https://www.theherbfarm.com), in Woodinville, WA.
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