Rhubarb Chutney

Ingredients

1C plus 2 tablespoons            Sugar

1C                                                Red wine vinegar

1-1/2ea                               Cinnamon sticks

1-1/2T                                 Minced fresh ginger

1-1/2t                                  Grated orange peel

1/2t (scant)                                    Ground cardamom

4-1/2C                                               Coarsely chopped rhubarb (from 1-3/4 pounds rhubarb)

3/4C                                                   Dried currants

4ea                                                     Green onions, chopped

Stir first 6 ingredients in heavy, large saucepan over medium heat until sugar dissolves and mixture boils.

Add rhubarb, currants, and green onions

Bring to boil.

Reduce heat and simmer until rhubarb is tender but not falling apart, about 4 minutes. Cool to room temperature.

Discard cinnamon.

Cover and refrigerate chutney until cold, at least I hour.

Can be made up to 2 days ahead. Keep refrigerated

Bring to room temperature before serving.