Sweet and sour bor and figs recipe (31.03.16)

mix 1 cup each of brown sugar, water & apple cider vinegar, a pinch of hing, 1 tbs kashmiri chilli powder, 1 tsp salt and 1 star anise.

heat and mix until sugar dissolves

add 250g bor and 250g figs that have been soaked overnight in cold water, washed and drained

boil for 10 mins on medium to high heat and then simmer on the lowest heat for 10 mins

fry a tsp of mustard seed, curry leaves and dry chillies in a tablespoon of oil. pour over cooked bor and fig mixture

once cool, place in glass jars and store in the fridge

recipe courtesy khatija Ebrahim

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