Vata: Decreases
Pitta: Neutral
Kapha: Neutral
Season: Fall
This mulled fruit compote turned into a chutney can be served with many holiday meals including Thanksgiving. This chutney can also be paired with spicy dishes. Or serve on bread for an appetizer.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups cranberries
- 1 apple cored and cubed
- 1 cup apple (or orange) juice
- 2/3 cup jaggery or brown sugar
- ¼ cup raisins or diced orange
- 1/2 t freshly grated ginger or amchoor powder
- ¼ t or pinch of cinnamon, clove and allspice
- pinch of salt
Directions:
- Boil cranberries and all for 8-10 minutes until cranberries pop.
- Lightly mash.
- Chill until fruit pectin has gelled or put in a mold.
Serves: 6
Preparation time: 15 minutes
For Individual Doshas:
Vata: Add 2 t grated orange zest. Add apples after cranberries are done to keep them crunchy.
Pitta: Add 1/4 cup coconut or a dash of nutmeg.
Kapha: Add spicy oil, onions and apple cider vinegar for a savory chutney.