Google+ is one of the social media platforms, where you get to see and learn something unique every single day. And sometimes an idea or recipe you see is so simple and works for you that you wonder why you didn’t think of it. I came across one such post by Azlin where she used a mix of mango chutney and mayonnaise for canape topping. I happened to have mango chutney at home, so I tried out her recipe and then next day I made a simple dipping sauce by adding water, and it was deeeeelicous! I wanted to share this idea and the recipe of mango chutney with you all.
So here it is…..
Update July 7, 2023
I uploaded video for mango chutney. Hope you check it out.
Mango chutney is a wonderful addition to any Indian or non- Indian meal. It is sweet and spicy and good as a spread, a dip or can be used in cooking other recipes. For a mango or any kind of stone fruit chutney, recipe is not really necessary. Its about combining the sweet with sour and spicy, amounts can vary depending on the sweetness of fruit and personal taste.
In this recipe I use firm (barely ripe), fleshy mangoes that are not juicy but still a little sweet that helps using less sugar. In India we make it with unripe green mangoes, but barely ripe mangoes work just as well with the spices and vinegar. Once the chutney is made you can store it in clean jars in the fridge, or freeze. I freeze it in small containers so that I don’t have to thaw the whole amount when I need to use it. I usually serve mango chutney with Handvo (lentil cake) but it can also be a great addition to cheeseboard or a delicious topping for chicken, cheese, paratha or simply eat it straight from the jar with a spoon 🙂
Now, that you have chunky mango chutney on hand, you can ground a bit, add water and enjoy it as a great dipping sauce with crackers, chips or lentil wafers. It actually tastes so good that I think everyone should have a mango chutney in their lives that can be turned into a dipping sauce and used at every possible opportunity.
Sweet, sour and spicy mango chutney. Delicious as a spread, dip and an accompaniment to curry.
Ingredients
- 2 large firm (barely ripe) mangoes, peeled and roughly cubed (makes about 3.5 cups)
- 2 tbsp onion, chopped
- 1 tsp saunf (fennel seeds)
- 1 tsp kalonji (nigella seeds)
- 2 tsp grated ginger
- 1.5 tsp red chilli flakes
- 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/3 cup white vinegar
- 1/4 cup raisins( optional)
- 3 tbsp oil
- 1 tsp salt
- no other spice
- water (as needed)
- mango chutney
Instructions
- Heat oil in a skillet on medium heat. Add saunf and kalonji and fry briefly.
- Add onion and saute till translucent.
- Add grated ginger, turmeric, pepper flakes. Stir for about 1 minute.
- Add mangoes and rest of the ingredients.
- Stir to combine and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until the mango softens, stirring once to ensure nothing sticks to the bottom of the pan.
- Taste and adjust sugar or spices as needed.
- Remove from heat. If there are big chunks of mango, break them up with a spoon or potato masher.
- Let it cool for 10 minutes and then spoon into clean jars, store refrigerated.
- Will keep for several weeks.
- To make dipping sauce, coarsely grind mango chutney (if it has large pieces).
- Add water to achieve a dippable consistency.
- Simmer/microwave for 1 minute.
- Serve cooled with crackers/ chips/ grilled paneer pieces.
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Ansh
You know I have never made a mango chutney. This will be a good addition to my refrigerator pickles and chutneys. Thanks for the recipe.
Coffee and Crumpets
I love this Balvinder! I’ve made a quick chutney once before but I want to make this one. Looks wonderful, just need some curry puffs on the side 🙂
yummychunklet
Sounds delicious. Thanks for sharing!
Kitchen Belleicious
what a fabulous idea. I could serve it over our grilled pork or grilled chicken! YUm
Bam's Kitchen
Love the bright yellow colour from the turmeric. Delicious chutney either as a snack or to accent a beautiful meal.
Jennifer Eloff
I LOVE this recipe! I like chutney very much. I also consider mangoes the peaches of the tropics!
ela@GrayApron
What a fun and tasty project! Probably the best chutney there is! 🙂 ela
Monica
Glad to learn that’s how mango chutney is made. So many great uses for it!
Juliana
I never made chutney, therefore thank you so much for the recipe Balvinder. I sure can see myself dipping all kind of chips in it…yum!
Hope you are having a lovely week 😀
Sridevi Ravi
It is so adorable! I just made it. I will send you a picture. It looks good (very summery fresh yellow – what a relief! ) and tastes wonderful! I can use it as a salad dressing too! Thank you very much for this inspirational recipe.
Shirley Tay (Blackswan)
Gosh, the mango chutney certainly looks delicious! Would love to dip my tortilla chips in them!!
Karen (Back Road Journal)
I’m happy to know that the mangos in your recipe doesn’t need to be fully ripe. Thanks for the tip about freezing the chutney.
easyfoodsmith
That does sound amazing. The dip idea is truly delicious and it must be lip smacking good.
Katerina
Mango chutney is something I’ve been meaning to make for so long and I still haven’t found the chance! You made one fine chutney Balvinder!
Nami | Just One Cookbook
I LOVE mango chutney! I haven’t had it since I became allergic to mango last year though. Thinking about it make my mouth water. I want to try it with mayo – sounds like a fun combination!
Purabi Naha | Cosmopolitan Currymania
This mango chutney is so easy and satisfying! Bookmarked for the weekend!!
anne
Bal , this gorgeous mango chutney reminds me of your peach chutney before , fresh peach from your garden *sigh* 😀 I’ve got everything except nigella seeds and mango . One of these days , I’m gonna make it since I haven’t had chutney yet 😛
Chai a Cup of Life
I’m reading this at just the right time. I have bought under ripe mangoes and my husband loves chutney!
Malti Sharma
Perfect timing, Balvinder! Just got back from the store with a bunch of mangoes!
Shannon | JustAsDelish
Chutney with mayo? sounds interesting. Must make this chutney when the mango season is here soon
Viviane Bauquet Farre - Food and Style
Thanks for the recipe, Balvinder! Your chutney looks delicious!
Nava Krishnan
Mango Chutney? My weakness all the love. I think you know how much I love sour tangy flavors. Its a different style compared to the types I made. Let me nail it down soon. Yep, storing in smaller containers sounds logical; as and when needed for that bit.
Harvinder Bassi
Thanks for the jar !!! loved it 🙂 … Now that I am back, will definitely make some too…
Balvinder
It was my pleasure to bring in something homemade! Glad you loved it!
मरिसा
This is a great recipe! I excluded the onions and used date paste instead of sugar. My family loves it! If you make extra and freeze it, no problem! I did another batch with maple syrup as the sweetener–dates are better. Thank you for sharing your recipe with us!
Balvinder
I am glad to hear that. Dates are a good option for sugar.