Step 1

Heat 3 teaspoons oil in a pan and add whole spices. Saute well without browning them.

Step 2

Add chopped pineapple and mix well.

Step 3

Add sugar and mix.

Step 4

Now add just enough water to cover the pineapples.Mix well and add required salt. Cover and cook for 5-6 minutes.

Step 5

Add raisins, mix well. Using the back of a ladle or potato masher, slightly mash the pineapple pieces.

Step 6

Cook for another 6-7 minutes or until the chutney bubbles and thickens well.

Step 7

Add cardamom powder, mix well and remove from flame. Cool thoroughly and store pineapple chutney in airtight jars. Serve with BBQ, flatbread, crackers, roti, toast, idli, dosa etc.