Mango Chutney 2

A tangy, sweet, spicy chutney made with green mangoes, vinegar, and aromatic spices.**

Ingredients 1/2 kg green mangoes 1 cup vinegar 1/2 cup water 1 tsp red chilli pepper 400–425 g sugar (2 1/2 heaped cups) 4 tsp salt 2 tsp ginger (cut into long strips) 2 cloves garlic 3/4 tsp big cardamom powder 60 g raisins (4 tsp)

Instructions

1. Prepare mangoes and aromatics

   • Wash and dry the mangoes.
   • Peel and slice them into thin long strips, removing the stones.
   • Chop garlic very fine.
   • Cut ginger into thin long strips.

2. Cook the base mixture

   • Add mango slices, garlic, and ginger to water.
   • Cook on low heat until the mixture turns tender.

3. Add spices and sweeteners

   • Add sugar, vinegar, red chilli pepper, cardamom powder, salt, and blanched almonds.
   • Stir continuously and cook until the mixture thickens and becomes golden.

4. Finish and store

   • Remove from heat and add raisins.
   • Mix well.
   • Cool completely.
   • Transfer to an airtight jar.
   • Store in a cool, dark place.