Ayurvedic Plum Chutney for Sweet Rejuvenation

A sacred summer recipe from my kitchen to yours.

Last week, I stirred together the season’s juiciest plums with the alchemy of Ayurvedic spices to create a plum chutney that feels like medicine wrapped in joy.

This isn’t just a condiment, it’s a healing companion for your meals. In Ayurveda, chutneys are more than flavor; they stoke agni (digestive fire), balance the doshas, and bring rasa (taste + emotional essence) into harmony.

🍑 Ingredients:

• Ripe organic plums (sweet and slightly sour – perfect for summer’s heat)

• Freshly grated ginger

• A touch of raw honey

• Black pepper

• A pinch of cumin, tumeric and cardamom

• A pinch of Himalayan salt

• A whisper of cinnamon or cardamom

• Optional: raisins or dates for extra depth

🌿 Why this chutney is healing:

• Balances Pitta: Plums are cooling and sweet, perfect for soothing summer’s fire.

• Kindles Agni: Spices like ginger, cumin, and pepper stimulate gentle digestion without overwhelming.

• Rejuvenates: A touch of natural sweetness nourishes ojas—our inner vitality and immune essence.

🧡 How I served it:

I spooned it over warm kitchari, swirled it into yogurt, and even had it with soaked almonds for a late-afternoon grounding snack. Each bite felt like a prayer to my belly.

🌕 A ritual suggestion:

Offer the first spoonful to the divine — your own inner goddess of nourishment. Let this chutney be a reminder that food can be both simple and sacred.