Pineapple Chutney - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    1 fresh pineapple, cleaned, cored and cut into 1-inch pieces
    1/2 large white onion, chopped
    2 stalks celery, cut into 1/2-inch lengthwise, then chopped
    1/2 c. white vinegar
    1 c. brown sugar
    1/2 to 3/4 c. honey
    1 large red or green bell pepper, chopped
    2 jalapeno peppers, cored, seeded and diced finely
    1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes
    1 tsp. chopped garlic
    1 tsp. curry powder
    1/2 tsp. cumin powder
    3 scallions, chopped
    1/4 c. olive oil
Preparation
    Put 1/4 cup oil into large skillet over medium heat. Saute celery until it starts to soften; add peppers and onions. Cook until onions are opaque. Add pineapple, garlic and brown sugar; reduce heat. Cook until pineapple starts to soften; add vinegar and spices. Stir slowly for 2 to 3 minutes. Add honey. Push all ingredients to sides of skillet, allowing a pool of liquid in center. Stir in 1 tablespoon of cornstarch slurry into the liquid until thick. Mix everything well; turn into casserole dish to cool. Refrigerate for up to 3 days. Serve at room temperature as a relish with chicken, turkey or fish.

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