Mango Chutney (Sweet or Spicy)

Ingredients

• 500 g Mangoes (about 3 cups, semi-ripe, peeled and grated)
• 200 g White sugar
• 60 g Fresh ginger (grated or finely sliced)
• 1 3-inch Cinnamon stick
• 1 Star anise
• 2 pods Cardamoms
• 3 Cloves
• 2 tbsp White vinegar
• 1/4 tsp Salt
• 2 Fresh red chilies (sliced)
• 1 tbsp Chili flakes ((adjust to taste))
• 2 tbsp Water
• Omit chilies and chili flakes (or use less)
• Omit water (or cook longer )
• 1/4 cup Raisins (optional )

Instructions

1. 1

   Prepare the mangoes - Peel the mangoes using a vegetable peeler. Grate them using the large side of a box grater.Pro tip: Use firm, semi-ripe mangoes so they hold their texture and don’t turn mushy while cooking.

2. 2

   Start the chutney - In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the grated mango, sugar, ginger, whole spices (cinnamon, star anise, cardamom, cloves), vinegar, and salt. If making the spicy version, add the sliced chilies, chili flakes, and water at this stage.

3. 3

   Dissolve the sugar - Cook on medium heat, stirring frequently, until the sugar melts completely. At first, the mixture will look dry, but as the sugar melts, it will turn syrupy.

4. 4

   Bring to a boil - Once the sugar has dissolved, bring the mixture to a boil and let it boil for 2 minutes while stirring.

5. 5

   Simmer until thick - Reduce the heat to low and let the chutney simmer gently for 10 to 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

6. 6

   For a spicy chutney, cook until slightly thick but still spoonable. For a sweet chutney, cook longer until thick, glossy, and jam-like

7. 7

   Cool and store - Remove from heat and let the chutney cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Transfer to a clean, sterilized jar.