Mango Chutney

I was planning on posting this recipe in next summer with the arrival of Mangoes in market but could not resist. This is a sweet and spicy mango chutney, commonly prepared in Indian households and everyone has their own perfect blend of  spices. I have tried it quite a few times and here is how I like it.

Ingredients:

• 2 Raw Mangoes
• 1 tea spoon oil
• 1/2 tea spoon cumin seeds
• 8-10 fenugreek seeds
• 3/4 tea spoon fennel seeds
• 3 dry red chilies
• 5 table spoons sugar
• 2 cardamon
• 1/2 inch cinnamon stalk
• 15-20 raisins
• Pinch of asafeotida

Method:

• Grate one mango and cut the other one into small cubes.
• Crush cardamon and cinnamon to make powder.
• Heat oil in a pan. Add all the spices and let the seeds splutter. 
• Now add Mangoes,raisins and sugar. Sprinkle about a table spoon of water. Mix all the ingredients properly.
• Cover the pan and let the mix simmer on low flame for about 12- 15 minutes. Stir occasionally.
• Keep checking it every few minutes, the time taken to cook may vary as per the mangoes selected.

Tips:

• Let it cool to room temperature and then store in refrigerator.
• You can use jaggery with or in place of sugar.
• You can add some dates to this recipe (I am yet to try this one).
• You can use all grated mangoes or all cubes as well.

This chutney can be a nice addition to any meal. You can try it as jam on bread as well. Hope you will enjoy it.

Bye & Keep Budding.