Sweet Mango Chutney

Recipe by: Suneeta Vaswani | from Easy Indian Cooking

Cookstr

Total Time: Half Day

Skill Level: Moderate

Cost: Moderate

This quintessential mango chutney is synonymous with Indian food.

Yield: Makes 3 cups (750 mL)

INGREDIENTS

2 lbs (1 kg) green (unripened) mangoes
3 tbsp (45 mL) salt
1¾ cups (425 mL) granulated sugar
1 large head garlic, cloves peeled and lightly smashed
1 tbsp (15 mL) cayenne pepper
1 tsp (5 mL) ginger powder
1 tsp (5 mL) nigella seeds (kalaunji)
1 tsp (5 mL) cumin seeds
½ tsp (2 mL) black peppercorns
½ cup (125 mL) cider vinegar, divided

Directions

1. Peel mangoes. Holding each vertically with stem end up, slice down both sides with a very sharp knife, as close to the seed as possible. Lay each side on a board, flat side down, and cut into 4 long pieces. Cut the fleshy portion along both sides of the pit and discard pit.

2. Place mango slices in a glass or non-reactive dish. Sprinkle with salt and rub in well with fingers to coat pieces. Cover and set in the sun for 3 to 4 hours. Drain mangoes and set aside.

3. In a saucepan over low heat, dissolve sugar in ½ cup (125 mL) water. Add mangoes, garlic, cayenne pepper, ginger, nigella and cumin seeds and peppercorns. Increase heat to medium-low and cook, stirring occasionally until mixture thickens, 15 to 20 minutes. Do not mash mango slices.

4. Add ¼ cup (50 mL) of the vinegar and stir gently. When absorbed, stir in remaining vinegar. Cook for 2 minutes longer or until absorbed.

5. Let cool to room temperature and store in a bottle.

Notes

This chutney is usually made once a year at the beginning of the mango season, when the best unripe mangoes are available. It is made in large quantities and stored at room temperature to last until the next season. It will keep for years, even though it darkens with age.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION

Nutrients per serving

Nutritional information is based on 24 servings.

Calories 85 kcal

Calcium 1 % daily value

Vitamin C 18 % daily value

Vitamin A 1 % daily value

Potassium 75 mg

Magnesium 5 mg

Protein 0 g

Sugar 20 g

Fiber 1 g