Khubani Ka Chutney

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Ingredients

1 cup	dried apricots (khubani)
1 cup	sugar
1 cup	water
1 teaspoon	red chili powder
1 teaspoon	cumin seeds
1 teaspoon	ginger paste
1/2 teaspoon	salt
1	lemon juice
1 tablespoon	oil

Instructions

1. 1 Rinse the dried apricots thoroughly under running water.
2. 2 Soak the apricots in 1 cup of water for at least 4 hours or overnight until they become soft.
3. 3 After soaking, remove the apricots from the water, reserving the soaking liquid.
4. 4 Chop the soaked apricots into small pieces.
5. 5 Heat oil in a pan over medium heat and add cumin seeds. Let them splutter.
6. 6 Add ginger paste to the pan and sauté for a minute until fragrant.
7. 7 Add the chopped apricots to the pan and sauté for 2-3 minutes.
8. 8 Pour in the reserved soaking liquid and add sugar, red chili powder, and salt.
9. 9 Stir well and bring the mixture to a boil.
10. 10 Reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chutney thickens.
11. 11 Turn off the heat and add lemon juice. Mix well.
12. 12 Allow the chutney to cool before serving.