Mango Chutney – Classic
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Prepare Mangoes and Marinate with Sugar
Take 4 mangoes, peel them, and cut them into small, even pieces. Place the mango pieces in a bowl. Add 1 1/2 cups of sugar to the mangoes and mix well. Let the mixture for to allow the sugar to blend with the mangoes.
Grind Spices
In a mortar and pestle, add 3 cinnamon sticks, 4 cardamoms, and 6 cloves. Grind these spices into a fine powder.
Combine Ingredients in Clay Pot
Transfer the mango and sugar mixture into a clay pot. Add 1 tablespoon of chopped garlic, 1 tablespoon of chopped ginger, the freshly ground spices, 1/2 cup of vinegar, and salt to taste. Mix all the ingredients thoroughly.
Cook the Chutney
Place the clay pot on a medium flame. Cover with a lid and cook until the mango pieces are tender and the mixture starts to and soften. This should take approximately .
Add Chili Powder and Thicken
Once the mangoes are cooked, add 2 tablespoons of chili powder to the pot. Mix well to combine the chili powder with the chutney. Continue to cook on medium flame, stirring occasionally, until the chutney thickens to your desired consistency, which should take about . The chutney should have a rich, glossy appearance.
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No Garlic (fresh)?
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder (per clove)
- 1/2 tsp garlic granules (per clove)
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