Description
A golden, jewel-toned condiment that captures the essence of summer with its sweet-tart flavor and aromatic spices.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe mangoes, peeled and diced (about 2 cups / ~240 g diced)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (about 100 g)
- 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar (120 ml)
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
- Salt to taste (start with 1/4 teaspoon)
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine the diced mangoes, sugar, and apple cider vinegar.
- Add the grated ginger, cumin seeds, mustard seeds, cinnamon, turmeric, and salt. If using shallot/onion or dried fruit, add them now.
- Bring mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook, stirring frequently to prevent sticking.
- Simmer until the mangoes break down and the mixture thickens to a jammy consistency, about 20–25 minutes. Use a wooden spoon to mash any large pieces if you prefer a smoother chutney.
- Taste and adjust: add a splash of lemon juice or more vinegar for brightness, a pinch more salt to balance sweetness, or a touch of heat if desired.
- Remove from heat and allow to cool to room temperature before transferring to a clean jar.
Notes
This chutney is a sugar-forward condiment; if you’re monitoring added sugar, keep portion size small. It pairs beautifully with grilled meats, sandwiches, and cheese boards.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 46
- Sugar: 10.8g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11.3g
- Fiber: 0.3g
- Protein: 0.2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg