plum chutney

Plum Chutney
Dried plums 250g
Vinegar 1/2cup
Black pepper powder 1tsp
Small cardamom 2-3
Sugar 1cup
Salt as required
Melon seeds 1/2cup


Method
1) Grind together the small cardamoms and melon seeds
2) In a bowl of water soak the dried plums for 15-20 minutes.
3) In a pan add 2cups of water and the soaked plums. Cook for 15-20minutes
4) When the water reduces to half its original quantity removes the plums and deseeds them.
5) In a bowl mix together the deseeded plums, 1 cup sugar,salt,black pepper powder and ½ cup vinegar.
6) When the sugar is completely dissolved add the ground cardamoms and melon seeds.
7) Heat the mixture on a low flame for 5 minutes.