Mango Chutney (Chunky)
Mango chutney is a specialty chutney of the South Indian coastal state of Andhra Pradesh. Mango chutney can be made in many different ways and can be served with poppadoms or with the main course.
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
about 12 oz
6 firm under-ripe mangoes, cubed
75 g raisins
250 ml (1 cup) cider vinegar
200 g (1 cup) packed light brown sugar
2 tbsp garlic, finely chopped
1 ea. (½ cup) finely-chopped medium onion
1½ tbsp fresh ginger, scraped and minced
2 tsp salt
¼ tsp cayenne pepper
¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
Dissolve the sugar and salt in the vinegar and boil for 15 minutes.
15 minutes
Add mangoes, raisins, and onion and bring to the boil again.
Reduce the heat to low, and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring constantly to prevent sticking.
15 minutes
Add the garlic, ginger and seasoning and simmer for 5 minutes.
5 minutes
Remove from heat and allow to cool before serving.
Due to the high sugar and acid content, this chutney may be refrigerated safely for 6 months.
- •Serve with hot rice or bread.
- •This chutney works as an excellent spread on a sandwich.
- •If it is not too spicy, you can serve it as a dip for tortilla chips.
- •You could also serve with yoghurt/curd.
- •This chutney is typically presented in restaurants in a steel dish with a spoon for serving oneself.
- •Vary amount of salt/spices as needed.