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!
Notes
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.