Mango Chutney Recipe (2024)

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This homemade sweet, sticky mango chutney recipe has a slight spiciness, It makes the perfect accompaniment for any curry!
Making it yourself means you can control what goes into it, using lovely fresh ingredients and you can adjust the spiciness to suit your taste.

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  • 📋 What do we need?
  • 🧑‍🍳 How to make Mango Chutney
  • 🍽️ What to serve it with
  • 🍯 How to store Mango Chutney
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  • 🗂 Mango Chutney Recipe
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Chris and I LOVE cooking a good curry. We also love all the Indian-style starters/appetisers too. And what goes really well with all of that?

Thats right, Mango Chutney!

This recipe is actually another one of Chris's creations. He made a batch whilst I was out one day and when I came back the house smelled AMAZING!.

📋 What do we need?

  • For mango chutney it's important to go for some ripe but still-firm mangoes.
  • White wine vinegar for acidity.
  • For the spices I'm using Garam Masala (affiliate link) as a blended spice mix. You could use the separate spices but I find that this works perfectly.
  • The Aseofoetida and Nigella seeds are optional, if you're having problems finding them, but I find that they add a nice depth of flavour.
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Ingredient swap for ghee

For the mango chutney, you can swap out the ghee for sunflower or olive oil if you haven't got any in.

If you like curries and Indian-style cooking then I definitely recommend getting some ghee. We use it in nearly all our Indian-style dishes from our favourite Chicken Madras to Onion Fried Rice.

🧑‍🍳 How to make Mango Chutney

Full recipe with detailed steps in the recipe card at the end of this post.

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This is a really simple mango chutney recipe:

  1. First of all we want to start by softening a finely diced onion in a little ghee.
  2. Add in garlic and spices and cook for a couple of minutes until the kitchen fills with those delicious aromas.
  3. Then we want to add in the mangoes, sugar and vinegar.
  4. Simmer over a low heat for 1 ½ to 2 hours.
  5. Mash the large pieces of mango.

You can leave the mango chutney with larger chunks of mango or you mash it up with the back of a fork or...

👩‍🍳PRO TIP use a potato masher to mash up the large pieces of mango so you have a finer chutney.

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Change this up by varying the amount of spices to suit your tastes, you could even add a freshly chopped chilli or a teaspoon of minced ginger to give the mango chutney a kick of heat.

🍽️ What to serve it with

Make a batch of this then refrigerate then it'll be ready to serve alongside a delicious homemade curry.

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🍯 How to store Mango Chutney

You want to store the mango chutney in sterilized jars with a sealed lid.

I use 250ml (8.5oz) Kilner jars <affiliate link.

They can be kept in sealed jars in the refrigerator unopened for around 2-3 months.

Once opened, so long as it's kept covered and refrigerated in between uses, it should last around a month.

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🗂 Mango Chutney Recipe

By: Nicky Corbishley

This homemade sweet, sticky mango chutney has a slight spiciness, It makes the perfect accompaniment for any curry!

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 2 hours hrs

Total Time 2 hours hrs 15 minutes mins

Course Jams and dips, Sides

Cuisine British-Indian, Indian

Servings 80 Servings (1 tbsp per serving)

Calories 30 kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 tsp ghee - or sunflower or olive oil
  • 1 small onion - finely diced
  • 3 cloves garlic - minced
  • 2 tsp garam masala
  • 1 pinch fenugreek - optional don't worry if you don't have it in your store cupboard
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp cumin seeds
  • 1 tsp nigella seeds
  • 5 mangos - ripe but firm roughly chopped into 2cm chunks
  • 350 ml (1 ½ cups) white wine vinegar
  • 400 g (2 cups) caster sugar (granulated sugar)

INSTRUCTIONS

  • Add the ghee to a saucepan and heat over a medium heat.

    1 tsp ghee

  • Add the onion and fry stirring often for 6-8 minutes, until the onion starts to soften and turn transluscent.

    1 small onion

  • Add in the minced garlic, stir and cook for another minute.

    3 cloves garlic

  • Now add in the garam masala, fenugreek, salt, cumin seeds, and nigella seeds and fry, continuously stirring, for 2 minutes until the spices start to release their fragrance.

    2 tsp garam masala, 1 pinch fenugreek, ½ tsp salt, ½ tsp cumin seeds, 1 tsp nigella seeds

  • Add in the chopped mangos and stir together.

    5 mangos

  • Now add in the sugar and white wine vinegar.

    350 ml (1 ½ cups) white wine vinegar, 400 g (2 cups) caster sugar (granulated sugar)

  • Stir everything together and bring to the boil.

  • Turn down the heat and gently simmer, uncovered, for one and a half hours, stiring a couple of times during cooking until you've got that signature chutney consitency.

  • Turn off the heat and allow to cool befor serving.

✎ Notes

This recipe makes approximately four 250ml jars of mango chutney (a little over 4 cups altogether).

Storage

You want to store the mango chutney in sterilized jars with a sealed lid.

I use 250ml (8.5oz) Kilner jars <affiliate link.

They can be kept in sealed jars in the refrigerator unopened for around 2-3 months.

Once opened, so long as it's kept covered and refrigerated in between uses, it should last around a month.

Ingredients Swaps

Change this up by varying the amount of spices to suit your tastes.

You can add a freshly chopped chilli or a tsp of minced ginger to give the mango chutney a kick of heat.

Nutrition

Serving: 15mlCalories: 30kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 15mgPotassium: 26mgFiber: 1gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 140IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 1mg

Keywords BIR, Homemade Chutney, Indian Side Dish, Indian-Style

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  1. UC says

    Can I substitute frozen mango ?

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  2. Barb Ross says

    Can you process this recipe for longer storage?

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  3. Sheri-Lee says

    Sounds divine!
    Would frozen mango work in this recipe?

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  4. Pam says

    Do you need to peel the mangoes please?

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    • Nicky Corbishley says

      Hi Pam, yes, you need to peel the mangos and chop, leaving the stone behind.

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  5. Mo says

    Mango Chutney Recipe (27)
    Looks like a definite 5 Star, I have not tried to make as yet but certainly will have a go. Can you let us know where you purchase Gee from please?

    Reply

Mango Chutney Recipe (2024)

FAQs

What is mango chutney made of? ›

How to Make Mango Chutney. Ginger, garlic and red chilies are sauteed in oil and then cumin, coriander, turmeric, cloves, cinnamon and cardamom are added to coax out their robust flavors. Fresh mango, sugar and vinegar is added and it is slowly cooked down to a sticky and delicious concoction.

What do you eat mango chutney with? ›

Things to Do With Mango Chutney

Serve with meat, such as chicken, lamb, or pork. We love ours with roast chicken. You can also use chutney thinned with water, to glaze chicken or duck. Serve with cheese, like brie or cream cheese.

How long does mango chutney last? ›

Because the vinegar and sugar in mango chutney act as preservatives, if covered and kept in the fridge you can expect your mango chutney to be good for a few weeks. If stored in sterilised jars, mango chutney will keep for up to two years unopened in a cool, dark place.

Is mango chutney good for health? ›

The high content of antioxidants: Antioxidants protect our body cells from free radical damage which could otherwise lead to certain serious ailments like cancer and diabetes. With good taste, this delicious chutney also contains a high amount of antioxidants.

What are the main ingredients in chutney? ›

Chutneys are made by slow-cooking fruit or vegetables with peeled ginger, garlic, Korintje cinnamon, and chilies. Spices and vinegar are added to preserve the chutney and give it a tangy flavor.

What the heck is chutney? ›

Chutney is a condiment or spread made from chopped fruit cooked with vinegar, spices and sometimes sugar, that can be served fresh or preserved. It's often associated with Indian cuisine.

What do Indians eat with chutney? ›

This vibrant green sauce is often served with chaat or Indian street foods and is delicious in samosas. All four of Sukhi's samosa recipes call for cilantro chutney, adding moisture, spice, and flavor to every bite.

What is chutney called in English? ›

chutney in British English

(ˈtʃʌtnɪ ) noun. 1. a pickle of Indian origin, made from fruit, vinegar, spices, sugar, etc. mango chutney.

What can I use instead of mango chutney? ›

You can substitute mango chutney with apricot preserves or jam. Some peach marmalade can also do the trick. And another option is that you can try to mix some lightly cooked cranberries with a hint of lemon juice.

Can you get smooth mango chutney? ›

Sharwood's Green Label Smooth Mango Chutney | Ocado.

Do you jar chutney hot or cold? ›

Seal the jars while still hot. This rule applies to all jams, jellies, pickles and chutneys.

Should chutney be kept in the fridge? ›

Chutney that has been properly made will have excellent preservative qualities of its own, even after opening. However, to be certain, it's probably better to keep them refrigerated once opened.

How do Indians eat mango chutney? ›

Mango chutney is also used as an accompaniment to Indian appetizers serving as a dipping sauce to samosas, vegetable pakoras and papadums. A jar of mango chutney makes a wonderful simmer sauce for chicken and shrimp or glazing sauce for pork tenderloin.

Can diabetics eat mango chutney? ›

Mangoes contain a high amount of fiber, calcium, and potassium. Its high-fiber content makes it a safe choice, even with diabetes. If you're still thinking if mango is good for diabetes, you can consider having mango chutney, a flavorful mango dish cooked with onion, vinegar, garlic, and various spices.

Is mango good for the liver? ›

Raw mangoes may help in avoiding liver problems by stimulating bile production. Bile is a juice produced by the liver that helps break down fats and aids digestion. It helps in the removal of drugs and toxins from the body. Additionally, mangiferin, an antioxidant in raw mangoes, has a hepatoprotective function.

Is Mango chutney a pickle? ›

One obvious example is Mango chutney V Mango Pickle. Mango Chutney is made from ripe or overripe mangoes, while mango pickle is made from underripe hard green mango – both are delicious with a Praveen Kumar Frozen Curry though! Why have these condiments become so conflated over the years?

Is mango chutney high in sugar? ›

Chutney is more like a garnish, so a spoonful is not a lot of sugar, but it would have to be figured into a diet.

What is the difference between mango salsa and mango chutney? ›

Chutneys tend to be sweeter and more complex in flavor, although in India and other countries outside of the U.S., there are savory and spicy versions of chutney. Salsas, however, are more tart and spicy. Of course, there are sweeter salsas, like mango salsa, but even those usually have spicier ingredients added in.

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