This easy to make Mango Chutney is sure to top your list of favorite condiments with its sweet, spicy and tangy flavor. Use it as a dipping sauce for any of your fried foods, or serve it as a side with your Indian food. The kick of vitamin C and the burst of flavor is what makes this the best mango chutney ever!
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Why This Recipe Works
- Versatile: My favorite part about the vegan mango chutney recipe is its versatility- you can team this chutney up with any of your favorite savory dishes.
- Can Be Stored: I also love the fact that I can batch make it and refrigerate it for later.
- Great Use Of Mangos: Isn't it a delicious way to put your fresh mangoes to use?
🥘 Ingredients
To make this tangy mango chutney, here's all you'll need.
- Mango: The base of the chutney, providing a sweet or tangy flavor depending on ripeness.
- Sugar: Balances out the spice and enhances the sweetness of the mango.
- Vinegar: Adds a tangy note that complements the sweet and spicy flavors.
- Cumin: Lends an earthy flavor to the chutney.
- Ground Turmeric: Gives the chutney its bright yellow color and adds a subtle earthiness.
- Coriander: Enhances the overall flavor profile of the chutney.
- Garlic: Adds a layer of pungent flavor, complementing the sweet and tangy notes.
- Hot Pepper/Red Pepper Flakes: Provides the kick of spice that makes this chutney unique.
- Salt: Seasons the chutney, enhancing all other flavors.
For the complete list of ingredients with measurements and instructions, please see the recipe card at the bottom of the post.
📖 Substitutions & Variations
Based on your personal taste preference, you can add in other ingredients and bring in lots of variations to the mango chutney.
- Nigella seeds and mustard seeds can also be a great addition to the chutney, especially if you want to lend it an Indian twist.
- To bring a refreshing twist, you can add a handful of fresh mint leaves to the chutney mixture while cooking or towards the end.
- If you love that spicy kick, chopped jalapenos, red chilies or Habanero peppers can be a great addition to the chutney. In fact, you can also add some black pepper powder or red chili pepper flakes to bring that pop of color to the delicious chutney.
- You can also add some garam masala powder to the chutney to bring in some beautiful, earthy and spicy flavors.
🔪How To Make Mango Chutney
Ready to make the mango chutney? Here's all you'll need to do.
Step One: Peel the peppers from the pips and chop finely. Grate the garlic without the peel on a fine grater.
Step Two: Peel the mango from the pips. If you want the chutney as a puree, you can remove the peel. Cut the mango into small, evenly sized pieces. Set aside.
Step Three: In a medium stock pot or skillet, combine the oil and spicy ingredients. Pour in the spices and heat the entire contents of the skillet for 2 minutes on medium high heat. Pour in the salt and sugar.
Step Four: Add diced mango to the skillet with vinegar and water, stirring to coat. Bring to a gentle boil, stirring occasionally, and cook on low to medium heat until the mango softens and the chutney thickens, about 20-25 minutes. Adjust seasonings to taste.
Step Five: When the chutney reaches the desired consistency, remove the pan from the heat and allow the chutney to cool. The chutney will continue to thicken as it cools. Once cooled, transfer the chutney into clean sterilized glass jars. Seal the jars tightly and store them in the refrigerator. Now your delicious and healthy mango chutney is ready to garnish your dishes!
👩🍳 Expert Tips
Ready to try this recipe? Here are some more tips and tricks you might want to take note of.
- I used fresh mango to make the chutney, but you can also use frozen mango if you want to.
- If you don't have fresh minced garlic that the recipe calls for, some garlic powder can do the trick.
- You can also add some fresh ginger into the mix to bring in some flavor variation.
- If the chutney ended up more spicy than you like, you can tone it down by adding some finely chopped yellow or red bell pepper into the mix.
- If you don't want the chutney to be chunky, you can use a potato masher to slightly smash the diced mangoes after they're done cooking.
- This tangy chutney can stay fresh in the refrigerator for up to a week, if not more. Just remember to use a airtight container or a glass jar with an airtight lid to keep it fresh.
- If you want the chutney to last longer, you can choose to can it too. All you need to do is pour the hot mixture directly into sterilized jars, leaving a bit of space on the top, and then placing the jars in a water bath to seal them shut.
💭 FAQs
This mango chutney is the highlight of Indian cuisine, and I personally love serving it as a condiment or a dip with my fried foods.cI also think it would be great with roast chicken or any other grilled meat for that matter. You can also serve the chutney as a side with your Indian curry and naan bread.
The word is derived from the Hindi word which means to lick. It refers to a condiment or relish that is meant to be eaten with other dishes, adding a burst of flavor and enhancing the overall taste.
Store mango chutney in a sealed container in the fridge. It typically lasts for about 1 to 2 weeks when refrigerated properly. Ensure the container has a tight-fitting lid to maintain freshness.
🧂Serving Suggestions
These are my favorite dishes to serve with mango chutney.
- Indian Cuisine: Mango chutney is a classic accompaniment to Indian dishes such as samosas, pakoras, bhajis, and papadums. Its sweet and tangy flavor balances the spices in these dishes.
- Grilled Meats: Use mango chutney as a glaze or dipping sauce for grilled meats such as Air Fryer Chicken Cutlets, slow cooker pulled pork, or instant pot lamb chops. It adds a burst of flavor and caramelizes beautifully on the grill.
- Salads: Drizzle mango chutney over chopped italian salad as a dressing or mix it into kiwi fruit salads for a unique twist. It adds a refreshing sweetness that complements the fresh ingredients.
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Best Mango Chutney
Ingredients
- 1 Mango
- 1 tablespoon Sugar
- ¼ cup Water
- ¼ cup Apple Cider Vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Vegetable Oil
- ½ teaspoon Cumin
- ¼ teaspoon Coriander
Instructions
- Ready to make the mango chutney? Here's all you'll need to do.
- Peel the peppers from the pips and chop finely. Grate the garlic without the peel on a fine grater.
- Peel the mango from the pips. If you want the chutney as a puree, you can remove the peel. Cut the mango into small, evenly sized pieces. Set aside.
- In a medium stock pot or skillet, combine the oil and spicy ingredients. Pour in the spices and heat the entire contents of the skillet for 2 minutes on medium high heat.
- Pour in the salt and sugar. Add the diced mango to the skillet. Pour in the vinegar and water. Stir to ensure that the mango is well coated with the flavorful liquid.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle boil to allow the spices to combine and intensify their flavors. Stir periodically to avoid sticking.
- Continue cooking the chutney on low to medium heat, stirring occasionally.
- The mango will soften and release its natural sweetness, which, when combined with the spices, will create a juicy and flavorful chutney.
- Boil the chutney until it thickens to the desired consistency. This usually takes about 20-25 minutes. As the chutney cooks, taste it periodically.
- Adjust the seasonings to balance the flavor according to your preference. You can add more sweetener, spices or vinegar if needed.
- When the chutney reaches the desired consistency, remove the pan from the heat and allow the chutney to cool. The chutney will continue to thicken as it cools.
- Once cooled, transfer the chutney into clean sterilized glass jars. Seal the jars tightly and store them in the refrigerator.
- Now your delicious and healthy mango chutney is ready to garnish your dishes!
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