Description
Spicy-sweet mango chutney brings Indian culinary magic to your kitchen, creating a perfect balance of tangy and rich flavors. Summer’s golden fruit combines with aromatic spices, delivering a condiment you’ll crave alongside grilled meats, curries, and sandwiches.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruits and Vegetables:
- 2 ripe mangoes (peeled and chopped)
- 1/2 onion (finely chopped)
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) grated ginger
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) chili flakes
- Salt to taste
Sweeteners and Liquid Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (100 grams) white sugar
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup (40 grams) raisins
Instructions
- Gather ripe mangoes and dice them into uniform, bite-sized pieces ensuring consistent texture throughout the chutney.
- Place diced mangoes into a heavy-bottomed saucepan, combining with finely chopped onions, sweet raisins, and freshly grated ginger root.
- Pour apple cider vinegar and granulated sugar into the pan, creating a balanced base for the chutney’s sweet-tangy profile.
- Sprinkle ground cumin, warm cinnamon, and fiery chili flakes over the mixture, along with a pinch of salt to enhance overall flavor complexity.
- Heat the mixture over medium temperature, stirring periodically to prevent burning and ensure even cooking.
- Simmer the chutney for approximately 25-30 minutes, watching for a gradual thickening and caramelization of ingredients.
- Remove from heat when the chutney reaches a jam-like consistency and liquid has significantly reduced.
- Allow the chutney to cool completely at room temperature, which helps flavors meld and texture set.
- Transfer the cooled chutney into a clean, sterilized glass jar with a tight-fitting lid.
- Refrigerate immediately, where it will maintain optimal taste and texture for up to two weeks.
Notes
- Select ripe, slightly firm mangoes for the best texture and balance of sweetness and tartness in your chutney.
- Adjust the chili flakes according to your heat preference, reducing or increasing for a milder or spicier version.
- Consider using brown sugar or honey as alternative sweeteners for a deeper, more complex flavor profile.
- This chutney works wonderfully as a glaze for grilled meats, a spread for sandwiches, or a dip for appetizers, making it a versatile condiment in your kitchen.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 122
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 0.2 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 31 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg