Panch phoron/panch puran is a mix of five spices, commonly used in Eastern parts of India mainly in Bengali and Bangladeshi cuisine. If panch phoron is not available mix equal parts of cumin,brown mustard,fennel,nigella and fenugreek seeds. If you find fenugreek to be bitter, use a little less of fenugreek. Sugar is a matter of preference and how sour the cranberries are. I started with 3/4 cup and increased it a tbsp at a time. I used little less than 1 cup. DO NOT ADD ANY WATER. A few pieces of cranberry is good for texture. if you like the chutney to be smooth,cook for some more time or use the back of the spoon to press the cranberries to burst them open. If eating right away, the thickness of the chutney is perfect. It will become thick and gelatinous once it cools. Add a spoonful of water to only the amount you are going to consume. If refrigerated it has a shelf life of two weeks. Freezes well for upto 6 months.
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