Plum raita

One of those experiments that worked really well, and which I definitely plan to attempt more often, because it is just so easy to whip up. I had it with a dosas, and it went really well with it. Will also go well with stuffed parathas and dal roti.

2 cup curds
2 tbsp plum chutney
1 plum
Mint leaves for garnish

Method:
Whisk the curds with a fork till smooth.
Add the plum chutney, and mix well
De-seed the plum and cut into eighths. Add to the curd mixture and mix well
Garnish with mint leaves before serving.

Plum chutney

I fell in love with this recipe when I saw it on RunnerGirlintheKitchen's blog, and it was one of the first ever dishes that I tried out. I loved the combination of sweet and tart, and the second time I made it, I modified the proportions to suit my taste.
Waiting for plums to come back in the market, so I can make some more of this.

250 gms plums
5 tbsp jaggary grated
1 red chilli
1 tsp chilli powder
5 cloves
8-10 black peppers
salt to taste

De-seed the plums
Take 1/4 cup water, and bring to boil. Add red chilli, cloves, pepper and plums, and keep stirring till the plums go mushy.
Add chilli powder, jaggary and salt, and cook till the chutney reaches desired consistency.
Take off fire, and allow to cool.
Can be stored for upto 3 months (maybe longer, but never tried it).