Description
Jamie Oliver’s mango chutney combines sweet Indian spices with ripe mangoes for a versatile condiment. Tangy and complex flavors complement grilled meats, cheeses, and sandwiches you’ll savor with each spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 kg (4.4 lbs) mangos (firm but ripe)
- 500 ml (2 cups) white wine vinegar
- 400 g (14 oz) granulated sugar
- 8 cardamom pods
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 1 tsp coriander seeds
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 2 tsps nigella seeds
- 8 cm (3.15 inches) ginger
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 fresh red chili
Instructions
- Preparation: Peel and dice ripe mangoes into uniform cubes. Extract cardamom seeds, finely mince fresh garlic and red chili peppers with precision.
- Syrup Foundation: Combine white vinegar and sugar in a spacious pot. Heat gently, stirring until sugar dissolves, then escalate to a rolling boil to reduce liquid volume.
- Spice Infusion: Toast cumin, coriander, and cardamom seeds in a dry skillet until aromatic. Crush into a fine powder using a mortar and pestle, blending with ground chili powder for depth.
- Flavor Amalgamation: Introduce ground spice mixture into vinegar syrup. Add chopped mangoes, nigella seeds, sea salt, grated ginger, and minced garlic. Stir thoroughly to distribute ingredients evenly.
- Reduction and Preservation: Bring mixture to a vigorous boil, then reduce to a gentle simmer. Cook for 45-60 minutes, stirring intermittently. Add chopped chili during final 10 minutes for heightened heat. Transfer piping hot chutney into sterilized glass containers, sealing tightly for optimal preservation.
Notes
- Mango Selection: Choose ripe, firm mangoes without blemishes for the best flavor and texture; slightly under-ripe mangoes work perfectly for a firmer chutney consistency.
- Spice Toasting Technique: Dry-roast whole spices briefly until fragrant to unlock deeper, more complex flavor profiles and enhance overall aromatic intensity.
- Stirring Strategy: Maintain constant gentle stirring during reduction to prevent burning and ensure even caramelization of sugars and spices.
- Preservation Wisdom: Use sterilized glass jars with airtight seals; store in a cool, dark place to maintain chutney quality for up to 3 months after preparation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer, Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 10
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg