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Mango Chutney

India

Chutney comes from the Hindi 'chatni'. Mango chutney was among the first Indian foods to reach Britain, in the 17th century, and is still a staple beside curry.

A sweet, tangy and spiced mango chutney, slowly cooked with vinegar, ginger and chilli. Served with poppadoms, samosas and curry.

Authentic India Mango Chutney recipe
Prep
20 mins
Cook
50 mins
Difficulty
Easy
Calories
60 kcal
Serves
16
Calories are an estimate based on ingredients used

Ingredients

1kgfirm, slightly underripe mangoes, peeled and chopped
300gsugar
250mlwhite wine vinegar
1onion, finely chopped
3 cmpiece of ginger, grated
3garlic cloves, crushed
1 tspchilli flakes
1 tspsalt
1 tspmustard seeds
1 tspground cumin
100graisins

Method

1

Put the vinegar and sugar in a large pan and heat gently until the sugar dissolves.

2

Add the onion, ginger, garlic, spices and salt and simmer for 10 minutes.

3

Add the mango and raisins and cook gently for 35-40 minutes, stirring, until thick and glossy.

4

Spoon into sterilised jars and seal. It keeps for 6 months and improves after a few weeks.

Chef's Tip

Firm, slightly underripe mangoes hold their shape and give the proper sweet-sour balance.

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