Description
Spicy and sweet mango chutney delivers a tantalizing explosion of Indian culinary tradition, blending ripe mangoes with aromatic spices. Vibrant condiment elevates grilled meats, sandwiches, and cheese plates, inviting you to explore bold flavor combinations.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 large mangoes
- 1 medium onion
- 2 cloves garlic
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1/4 cup white vinegar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp red chili flakes
Aromatics and Optional Additions:
- 1/4 cup raisins
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 2 whole cloves
- 1 tbsp mustard seeds
Instructions
- Peel and dice mangoes into small, uniform cubes, ensuring no large chunks remain for a consistent texture.
- Finely mince onion and garlic to distribute flavors evenly throughout the chutney.
- In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine diced mangoes, minced onion, and garlic over medium heat.
- Add white vinegar, brown sugar, grated ginger, salt, and red chili flakes to the pan, stirring to combine.
- Incorporate raisins, cinnamon stick, whole cloves, and mustard seeds, which will infuse complex aromatics into the mixture.
- Simmer the chutney on low heat for 30-40 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking and ensure even cooking.
- As the mixture reduces, the mangoes will break down and the liquid will thicken to a jam-like consistency.
- Remove cinnamon stick and whole cloves before transferring the chutney to a clean glass jar.
- Allow chutney to cool completely at room temperature, which will help it set and develop deeper flavors.
- Refrigerate and let the chutney mature for 24 hours before serving to enhance its taste profile.
Notes
- Choose ripe, slightly firm mangoes for the best balance of sweetness and texture in your chutney.
- Adjust the heat level by increasing or decreasing red chili flakes to suit personal spice preferences.
- For a smoother consistency, use an immersion blender to partially break down the mango chunks during cooking.
- Make this chutney vegan-friendly by ensuring all ingredients are plant-based and skip any potential non-vegan additives.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-40 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer, Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 40 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg