Plum Chutney - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 kg plum, stoned
250 g dates, chopped
2 cups sugar
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
2 tablespoons ground ginger
500 g raisins
500 g carrots, finely grated
4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 tablespoon salt
2 cups vinegar
1 onion, finely chopped (optional)

Preparation

Add together plums, dates, raisins and carrot and place ina saucepan with vinegar and boil gently, until quite soft.
Add the rest of the ingredients and simmer gently, stirring often, until thick and creamy.
Bottle in sterilised jars and seal well. N.B -- If you prefer mild chutney, use less chili powder.