Heat oil in a pan. Add some black mustard seeds (rai) to the pan. Let them splutter for a few seconds.
1 Tablespoon Cooking Oil, 1/2 Teaspoon Rai (Black Mustard Seeds)
Then add cumin seeds to the pan. Roast them for 30 seconds.
1/2 Teaspoon Cumin Seeds (Jeera)
Add finely chopped onions to the pan.
1 Small Onion
Also add grated ginger. Saute the mixture on medium heat for 3-4 minutes till the onions are slightly browned.
1 Tablespoon Grated Ginger
Then add chopped apricots to the pan.
450 gm Apricots
Add fennel seeds (saunf), crushed laung (cloves), crushed cardamom seeds (hari elaichi), cinnamon powder (dalchini), garam masala, red chilli powder, black pepper powder and salt.
1/2 Teaspoon Saunf (Fennel Seeds), 1 Laung (Cloves), 2 Green Cardamom (Hari Elaichi), 1/4 Teaspoon Cinnamon Powder, 1/2 Teaspoon Garam Masala, 1/2 Teaspoon Red Chilli Powder, 1/2 Teaspoon Salt, 1/2 Teaspoon Black Pepper Powder (Kali Mirch)
Also add apple cider vinegar. If you do not have it, you can substitute with white vinegar or lemon juice, otherwise it can be skipped. Cook the mixture for 8-10 minutes till the apricots are softened.
2 Tablespoon Apple Cider Vinegar
Add sugar, then mix well and cook for 5 more minutes.
1/4 Cup Sugar
Apricot chutney is ready. Let it cool down completely before refrigerating and enjoy with any snacks or meals.