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Jathikka Chutney - Homemade Nutmeg Fruit Chutney, Jathikka Chammanthi

Jathikka Chammanthi or Nutmeg fruit chutney is one of a specially delicious and healthy recipe which can be served with rice porridge, rice or Rotis. Top-quality fresh nutmegs are handpicked in making this recipe. The yellow coloured fleshy outer portion of Nutmeg is the main ingredient in this chutney. Unlike dosa chutney’s which is smooth and fluidy, these coarsely grinded nutmeg chutney is an apt side dish for Biriyani or plain rice. 

The outer fleshy or pericarp of Nutmeg is used to make variety of dishes like jam, cake or is finely sliced, cooked with sugar, and crystallised to make fragrant candy's. In the southern region of India, it's even used to make juice, pickles and chutney. Along with fresh nutmeg fruit, the ingredients used are garlic, chilly powder, turmeric powder, asafoetida, fenugreek, vinegar, coconut oil, salt and sugar.