Preparation Finely grind star anise, clove, and cinnamon stick in spice mill or coffee grinder. Combine spice mixture, vinegar, sugar, ginger, mustard seeds, and pepper in heavy large saucepan. Stir over medium-high heat until sugar dissolves and bring to boil. Add plums; reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until chutney thickens and chunky sauce forms, stirring occasionally, about 30 minutes. Cool. Season to taste with salt. *Available in the spice section of some supermarkets and at specialty foods stores and Asian markets.
Preparation Finely grind star anise, clove, and cinnamon stick in spice mill or coffee grinder. Combine spice mixture, vinegar, sugar, ginger, mustard seeds, and pepper in heavy large saucepan. Stir over medium-high heat until sugar dissolves and bring to boil. Add plums; reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until chutney thickens and chunky sauce forms, stirring occasionally, about 30 minutes. Cool. Season to taste with salt. *Available in the spice section of some supermarkets and at specialty foods stores and Asian markets.