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This Mango Chutney Is The BOMB!
Want a condiment that will perk up almost any food? Then you will want this chutney!
This Indian Mango Chutney is:
- Super easy to make!
- Absolutely incredibly delicious and bursting with flavor!
- Sweet, spicy, tangy and salty...a great combination of flavors!
- Versatile! You can enjoy it so many ways!
You will enjoy the look of delight on people's faces when they taste your chutney, it's that good!
What Is Chutney?
Chutneys are a condiment originating in India. There are many different types of chutneys! This Wikipedia article lists chutneys according to regions in India. At a glance, you can see there are dozens upon dozens of different chutneys!
Typically these condiments are made with various fruits, vegetables, spices, sugar, and vinegar. The addition of vinegar gives chutneys a tangy taste.
They can be spicy, sweet, and/or savory. But one thing they all have in common is their deliciousness!
This sweet, tangy, salty and spicy chutney recipe is a great recipe to include in your Indian cooking repertoire. So let me show you what you will need to make it!
What Ingredients Will I Need?
You will need the following list of ingredients to make this perfect accompaniment to so many foods!
- Mangoes (I used ataulfo mangoes)
- Sugar
- Vinegar
- Garlic cloves
- Ginger
- Raisins
- Red Thai chilies (can omit if you don't want to make this spicy)
- Chili powder
- Mustard seeds
- Turmeric
- Coriander
- Cumin
- Salt
It may seem like a long list of ingredients but please don't let that intimidate you! The hardest part of making this chutney is gathering your ingredients! Once that's done it's a breeze! 😃
Instructions On How To Make This Perfect Chutney!
I have to say this is one of the easy chutney recipes you may come across! So, first gather your ingredients. We'll begin by prepping the fresh ingredients which include the mango, garlic, ginger, and red chilies.
Peel the mangoes and cut into small pieces. Mince, the garlic, ginger, and red chilies. Using a small food processor to mince these ingredients makes their prep a snap!
Next, add the sugar and vinegar to a saucepan. Bring to the boil and stir until the sugar dissolves (around 3 minutes).
Lower the heat to a simmer, and add all the remaining ingredients.
Stir well, and simmer uncovered approximately 45 minutes to 1 hr until the chutney becomes thick. Stir occasionally during this time.
Once finished, allow to cool before serving. After the mango chutney has cooled it is now ready to serve and enjoy!
How To Enjoy Your Mouthwatering Mango Chutney!
This perfect chutney is meant to be served cold. It's a great accompaniment to:
- Pappadums (my favorite!)
- Dosas, idli, naan
- Your favorite sandwich as a spread!
- Tortilla chips used as a dip!
- Your favorite Indian curry
- Itself! I can easily eat this spoonful after spoonful!
There are so many ways to enjoy this chutney!
If you happen to have any leftovers, please keep refrigerated. It should keep for a good 2-3 weeks!
Some Other Recipes You May Enjoy!
Easy Date and Tomato Chutney Recipe!
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Easy and Spicy Mango Chutney Recipe!
Equipment
- 1 Saucepan
- 1 Small food processor optional but does help prep go quicker
Ingredients
- 1.5 lb mangoes peeled and cut into small pieces
- 1 cup sugar
- ½ cup vinegar
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 inch ginger peeled and minced
- ¼ cup raisins
- 4 Thai chilies (add less or more according to your taste and leave out if you don't like spicy!)
- ½ tablespoon chili powder
- 1 tablespoon mustard seeds
- ¼ ts turmeric
- ¼ ts coriander
- ¼ ts cumin
- 1 ts salt
Instructions
- Peel the mangoes and cut into small pieces. Mince, the garlic, ginger, and red chilies. Using a small food processor to mince these ingredients makes their prep a snap!
- Next, add the sugar and vinegar to a saucepan. Bring to the boil and stir until the sugar dissolves (around 3 minutes).
- Lower the heat to a simmer, and add all the remaining ingredients.
- Stir well, and simmer uncovered approximately 45 minutes to 1 hr until the chutney becomes thick. Stir occasionally during this time.
- Once finished, allow to cool before serving. After the mango chutney has cooled it is now ready to serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Pappadums (my favorite!)
- Dosas, idli, naan
- Your favorite sandwich as a spread!
- Tortilla chips used as a dip!
- Your favorite Indian curry
- Itself! I can easily eat this spoonful after spoonful!
