Mango Chutney (Sweet or Spicy)

Author: Veena Azmanov

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 30

Total Time: 40

Calories: 8

Adjust Servings Here: 8 servings

Description

A simple homemade mango chutney made with fresh mangoes, warm spices, and vinegar. Use the same base recipe to make a sweet, jam-like chutney or a spicy version with a kick.

Ingredients

500 g (lb) Mangoes about 3 cups, semi-ripe, peeled and grated
200 g (cup) White sugar
60 g (cup) Fresh ginger grated or finely sliced
1 3-inch Cinnamon stick
1 Star anise
2 pods Cardamoms
3 Cloves
2 tbsp White vinegar
¼ tsp Salt

For spicy mango chutney:

2 Fresh red chilies sliced
1 tbsp Chili flakes (adjust to taste)
2 tbsp Water

For sweet mango chutney (chunda-style):

Omit chilies and chili flakes or use less
Omit water or cook longer
¼ cup Raisins optional

Instructions

Prepare the mangoes - Peel the mangoes using a vegetable peeler. Grate them using the large side of a box grater.
Pro tip: Use firm, semi-ripe mangoes so they hold their texture and don’t turn mushy while cooking.
Start the chutney - In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the grated mango, sugar, ginger, whole spices (cinnamon, star anise, cardamom, cloves), vinegar, and salt. If making the spicy version, add the sliced chilies, chili flakes, and water at this stage.
Dissolve the sugar - Cook on medium heat, stirring frequently, until the sugar melts completely. At first, the mixture will look dry, but as the sugar melts, it will turn syrupy.
Bring to a boil - Once the sugar has dissolved, bring the mixture to a boil and let it boil for 2 minutes while stirring.
Simmer until thick - Reduce the heat to low and let the chutney simmer gently for 10 to 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
For a spicy chutney, cook until slightly thick but still spoonable. For a sweet chutney, cook longer until thick, glossy, and jam-like
Cool and store - Remove from heat and let the chutney cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Transfer to a clean, sterilized jar.

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