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Make your own Mango Chutney

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Google+ is one of the social media platforms, where you get  to see and learn something unique every single day. And sometimes an idea or recipe you see is so simple and works for you that you wonder why you didn’t think of it. I came across one such post by Azlin where she  used a mix of mango chutney and mayonnaise for canape topping. I happened to have mango chutney at home, so I tried out her recipe and then next day I made a simple dipping sauce by adding water, and it was deeeeelicous! I wanted to share this idea and the recipe of mango chutney with you all.

So here it is…..

Update July 7, 2023

I uploaded video for mango chutney. Hope you check it out.

 

 

Mango chutney is a wonderful addition to any Indian or non- Indian meal. It is sweet and spicy and good as a spread, a dip or can be used in cooking other recipes. For a mango or any kind of stone fruit chutney, recipe is not really necessary. Its about combining the sweet with sour and spicy, amounts can vary depending on the sweetness of fruit and personal taste.

In this recipe I use firm (barely ripe), fleshy mangoes that are not juicy but still a little sweet that helps using less sugar. In India we make it with unripe green mangoes, but barely ripe mangoes work just as well with the spices and vinegar. Once the chutney is made you can store it in clean jars in the fridge, or freeze. I freeze it in small containers so that I don’t have to thaw the whole amount when I need to use it. I usually serve mango chutney with Handvo (lentil cake) but it can also be a great addition to cheeseboard or a delicious topping for chicken, cheese, paratha or simply eat it straight from the jar with a spoon 🙂

 

 

Now, that you have chunky mango chutney on hand, you can ground  a bit, add water and enjoy it as a great dipping sauce with crackers, chips or lentil wafers.  It actually tastes so good that I think everyone should have a mango chutney in their lives that can be turned into a dipping sauce and used at every possible opportunity.

 

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Mango Chutney with a bonus dipping sauce

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

Total Time: 35 minutes

Yield: about 1 1/2 cup

Sweet, sour and spicy mango chutney. Delicious as a spread, dip and an accompaniment to curry.

Ingredients

    For mango chutney
  • 2 large firm (barely ripe) mangoes, peeled and roughly cubed (makes about 3.5 cups)
  • 2 tbsp onion, chopped
  • 1 tsp saunf (fennel seeds)
  • 1 tsp kalonji (nigella seeds)
  • 2 tsp grated ginger
  • 1.5 tsp red chilli flakes
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/3 cup white vinegar
  • 1/4 cup raisins( optional)
  • 3 tbsp oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • no other spice
    • For mango dipping sauce
  • water (as needed)
  • mango chutney

Instructions

    Mango chutney
  1. Heat oil in a skillet on medium heat. Add saunf and kalonji and fry briefly.
  2. Add onion and saute till translucent.
  3. Add grated ginger, turmeric, pepper flakes. Stir for about 1 minute.
  4. Add mangoes and rest of the ingredients.
  5. Stir to combine and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until the mango softens, stirring once to ensure nothing sticks to the bottom of the pan.
  6. Taste and adjust sugar or spices as needed.
  7. Remove from heat. If there are big chunks of mango, break them up with a spoon or potato masher.
  8. Let it cool for 10 minutes and then spoon into clean jars, store refrigerated.
  9. Will keep for several weeks.
  10. To make dipping sauce, coarsely grind mango chutney (if it has large pieces).
  11. Add water to achieve a dippable consistency.
  12. Simmer/microwave for 1 minute.
  13. Serve cooled with crackers/ chips/ grilled paneer pieces.
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  9. I never made chutney, therefore thank you so much for the recipe Balvinder. I sure can see myself dipping all kind of chips in it…yum!
    Hope you are having a lovely week 😀

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  10. It is so adorable! I just made it. I will send you a picture. It looks good (very summery fresh yellow – what a relief! ) and tastes wonderful! I can use it as a salad dressing too! Thank you very much for this inspirational recipe.

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  14. Mango chutney is something I’ve been meaning to make for so long and I still haven’t found the chance! You made one fine chutney Balvinder!

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  17. Bal , this gorgeous mango chutney reminds me of your peach chutney before , fresh peach from your garden *sigh* 😀 I’ve got everything except nigella seeds and mango . One of these days , I’m gonna make it since I haven’t had chutney yet 😛

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  22. Mango Chutney? My weakness all the love. I think you know how much I love sour tangy flavors. Its a different style compared to the types I made. Let me nail it down soon. Yep, storing in smaller containers sounds logical; as and when needed for that bit.

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  24. This is a great recipe! I excluded the onions and used date paste instead of sugar. My family loves it! If you make extra and freeze it, no problem! I did another batch with maple syrup as the sweetener–dates are better. Thank you for sharing your recipe with us!

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