What You Need to Know
The cooking process involves the breakdown of pectin and the gelation of the mixture, with a combination of thermal and chemical reactions. The acidity of the vinegar helps to preserve the chutney and prevent spoilage.
Steps
- 1.
Muri Ghonto (Bengali): Provides sweet-sour counterpoint to fish head curry
- 2.
Chutney sandwich (British colonial): Primary flavor component in tea-time snack
- 3.
Biryani accompaniment (Hyderabadi): Cuts through richness of spiced rice dish
The Science
Primary Reaction
Gelation and Pectin Breakdown