Ciao! I'm back, and I thought I should tide you over until the lamb episode. This is one of my favorite appetizers/side dishes. It's sort of like cranberry relish, only with raisins instead of cranberries. Lets get started...
First you grind together the following:
10 black peppercorns
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon powdered ginger
1 tablespoon coriander seeds
1 1/2 teaspoons cumin seeds
1 1/2 teaspoons anise seeds
Then you add that spice powder to a food processor along with
1 teaspoon minced garlic (or 2 cloves of garlic)
3/4 pound golden raisins (about half a box will do)
1 tablespoon dried cilantro
2 teaspoons salt
1 cup sugar or Splenda
5 tablespoons white vinegar
1/2 cup water
Grind that all together to a thick paste, but a little chunky.
This is a good appetizer served with spoons, or a good side dish. You can also try it on pork chops. This recipe is an adaptation of the Frugal Gourmet's Navratna Chutney. The end result is sweet, spicy, and tart, all at the same time, but it won't set your mouth on fire. This is one of my forays into Indian cooking, and I hope you enjoy it. Bon appetit!
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