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Aloo Bukhara Chutney: What It Is, How to Eat It and Price in Pakistan
Aloo bukhara chutney (آلو بخارا کی چٹنی) is a sweet, tangy chutney made from plums. “Aloo bukhara” is the Urdu name for plum, so you will also see it called plum chutney. It is a fixture at biryani spreads, weddings and Eid tables across Pakistan.
What does it taste like?
Sweet first, then a gentle sourness from the fruit, with warmth from spices. Good aloo bukhara chutney is thick and glossy, almost like jam, and a deep ruby red.
What to eat aloo bukhara chutney with
- Biryani and pulao
- Seekh kebabs, tikka and BBQ
- Samosas and pakoras
- Hot parathas
- A cheese board with crackers
A simple home recipe
- Soak 250g dried aloo bukhara in warm water for 2 hours, then remove the seeds.
- Cook the plums with 1 cup sugar and 1 cup of the soaking water on low heat.
- Add 1/4 cup vinegar, 1 tsp red chilli flakes, 1/2 tsp salt and 1 tsp roasted cumin.
- Simmer for 20 to 25 minutes, stirring, until thick and glossy.
- Cool completely and store in a clean glass jar in the fridge.
Aloo bukhara chutney price in Pakistan
Our homemade Aloo Bukhara Chutney costs PKR 800 for 500g and PKR 1,600 for 1kg. It is made from real ripe plums with almonds and seeds, with no artificial colours, and keeps for 12 months unopened.
