Al Bukhara Chutney

A sweet-sour preserve made from al-bukhara — small, tart dried plums (Bukharan prunes) simmered with sugar, ginger, cardamom, and sometimes a pinch of Kashmiri red chilli until they collapse into a jammy, dark-burgundy condiment. The plums are grown in the Kashmir valley and used both in savoury dishes and as a standalone chutney; their fruity tartness and depth make this unlike any tamarind or mango-based chutney.