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How To Make Easy and Spicy Mango Chutney!

May 12, 2022Last Modified: May 12, 2022

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Mango chutney in a glass bowl with a spoon holding some of the chutney.
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  • This Mango Chutney Is The BOMB!
  • What Is Chutney?
  • What Ingredients Will I Need?
  • Instructions On How To Make This Perfect Chutney!
  • How To Enjoy Your Mouthwatering Mango Chutney!
  • Some Other Recipes You May Enjoy!
  • Join Me On A Fun Food Journey!
  • Easy and Spicy Mango Chutney Recipe!

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!

2 mangos, raisins in a glass bowl, glass bowls filled with sugar and vinegar, spices, chilies, garlic and ginger.
  • 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.

Pieces of cut up mango in a white bowl, minced chilies, and garlic in a food processor.

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).

Sugar dissolved in vinegar in a saucepan with a blue utensil.

Lower the heat to a simmer, and add all the remaining ingredients.

Pieces of cut up mango, raisins, garlic, chilies and ginger and spices all in a saucepan.

Stir well, and simmer uncovered approximately 45 minutes to 1 hr until the chutney becomes thick. Stir occasionally during this time.

Mango chutney in a saucepan and some of it on a utensil.

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!

Mango chutney in a glass bowl with a spoon holding some of the 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!

Tomato and date chutney in a glass bowl with tomatoes and dates in the background

Indian Butter Chicken

Indian Butter chicken in a balti bowl with naan on a white plate

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Mango chutney in a glass bowl with a spoon holding some of the chutney.

Easy and Spicy Mango Chutney Recipe!

Grace
This mango chutney recipe is super easy to make and results in a mouthwateringly delicious sweet and spicy chutney!
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 48 mins
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Total Time 58 mins
Course accompaniment
Cuisine Indian
Servings 8 people
Calories 176 kcal

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!
    Pieces of cut up mango in a white bowl, minced chilies, and garlic in a food processor.
  • Next, add the sugar and vinegar to a saucepan. Bring to the boil and stir until the sugar dissolves (around 3 minutes).
    Sugar dissolved in vinegar in a saucepan with a blue utensil.
  • Lower the heat to a simmer, and add all the remaining ingredients.
    Pieces of cut up mango, raisins, garlic, chilies and ginger and spices all in a saucepan.
  • Stir well, and simmer uncovered approximately 45 minutes to 1 hr until the chutney becomes thick. Stir occasionally during this time.
    Mango chutney in a saucepan and some of it on a utensil.
  • Once finished, allow to cool before serving. After the mango chutney has cooled it is now ready to serve and enjoy!
    Mango chutney in a glass bowl with a spoon holding some of the chutney.

Notes

This mango chutney is the perfect 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!
Enjoy and keep any leftovers refrigerated.  

Nutrition

Calories: 176kcalCarbohydrates: 43gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 302mgPotassium: 218mgFiber: 2gSugar: 37gVitamin A: 1089IUVitamin C: 35mgCalcium: 21mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Chutney, condiment, mango chutney
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