Mango Chutney

Its different from the usual desserts i make, but its still a sweet post :) On my recent trip to Mumbai i had the opportunity to taste and get the recipe of this 150 yrs old traditional mango chutney. Made by my hubby’s grand mum, this recipe has been with the family for ages. Its usually made in India in the beginning of summer, when the mangoes are raw and abundant. I have however tried this in Africa at the end of the season, and yet achieved amazing results. So let it not stop you either. Go for whatever raw mangoes you can get your hands on. As long as they are green outside, and very firm to touch, white or pale yellow , it should work. So without further adieu the recipe …..

Mango Chutney spices
IngredientsStart with boiling the water and sugar in a big saucepan. As the sugar melts, add the milk and let it boil for 15 mins. This is done to remove all the impurities and dirt from the sugar. All the scum and filth will rise to the top. Skim it off with a strainer, and continue to skim if the dirt arises. Now add the mango cubes and boil for about 30- 40 mins, stirring occasionally on medium to fast fire till the mangoes are almost soft and the sugar syrup has thickened in consistency. I choose to keep it a bit runny and not to thick as it would be too sweet for me. But you can always make it thick as per your liking. Now add all the other spices and further boil for 10 mins . Add salt to taste and the vinegar too. At this time you may need to taste it a few more times till you have balanced the sweetness with the salt n vinegar. The vinegar is just to cut through all the sugar. Cool to room temperature and save it in an airtight bottle. Do not refrigerate, as it will totally mess up the texture and taste!
And you know what goes best with it … some hot curry n a pot of rice :)

* 1 kg cubed mango pieces, skin removed
* 1 kg granulated sugar
* 2 litres water
* 1/4th cup milk
* 4-5 bayleaves
* 2-3 cinnamon sticks
* 4-5 pods cardamon
* 1 tablespoon whole black pepper
* 1 tablespoon Cumin seeds
* 1 tablespoon black onion seeds( Kalaunji)
* 2-3 cloves of garlic sliced
* 4 whole red chillis ( the spicy variety)
* 1 tablespoon chilli flakes
* 1 and 1/2 tablespoon vinegar
* salt to taste



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