Description
Mango chutney brings Indian culinary magic straight to your kitchen with sweet-tangy flavors that dance across your palate. Rich spices and ripe mangoes blend perfectly, creating a condiment so irresistible you’ll want to drizzle it on everything from grilled meats to crispy samosas.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 kg (4.4 pounds) Mangos (firm but ripe)
- 500 ml (2 cups) White wine vinegar
- 400 g (14 ounces) Granulated sugar
Spices and Aromatics:
- 8 Cardamom pods
- 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds
- 1 teaspoon Coriander seeds
- 1 teaspoon Chili powder
- 2 teaspoons Nigella seeds
- 8 cm (3.15 inches) piece of Ginger
- 2 Garlic cloves
Chili Component:
- 1 Fresh red chili
Instructions
- Prepare the foundational ingredients by meticulously peeling and dicing ripe mangoes into uniform small cubes. Extract seeds from whole cardamom pods and finely mince fresh garlic and vibrant red chili peppers with precision.
- Create a tangy base by combining white vinegar and granulated sugar in a spacious cooking vessel. Apply gentle heat, stirring continuously until sugar completely dissolves, then elevate temperature to generate a rolling boil and reduce liquid volume slightly.
- Develop an aromatic spice profile by delicately toasting whole cumin, coriander, and cardamom seeds in a dry skillet until fragrant. Crush the toasted seeds into a fine powder using a mortar and pestle, incorporating ground chili powder for additional warmth.
- Merge the flavor components by introducing the freshly ground spice mixture into the vinegar syrup. Fold in precisely chopped mangoes, scatter nigella seeds, and sprinkle 2 teaspoons of sea salt. Incorporate freshly grated ginger and minced garlic, stirring to distribute ingredients evenly.
- Simulate preservation conditions by bringing the mixture to a vigorous boil, then reduce heat to generate a gentle simmer. Allow the chutney to reduce and thicken over 45-60 minutes, stirring occasionally. Introduce finely chopped chili during the final 10 minutes of cooking to enhance heat intensity. Transfer the completed chutney into sterilized glass containers while still hot, ensuring a tight seal for extended storage.
Notes
- Preserve summer’s sweetest mangoes in this vibrant, homemade condiment bursting with tropical complexity.
- Slow cooking transforms simple ingredients into a glossy, deeply flavored chutney that elevates everyday meals.
- Cardamom and cumin weave an aromatic tapestry through ripe mango’s natural sweetness, creating a sophisticated flavor profile.
- Nigella seeds introduce a subtle nutty crunch, balancing the chutney’s bright and tangy essence.
- Versatile enough to complement grilled meats, spice up sandwiches, or serve as an impressive homemade gift for food enthusiasts.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer, Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 20
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 50 g
- Sodium: 10 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg