Mango chutney is a tangy condiment that goes well with Indian curries and other dishes. Making your own can be very satisfying as well as tasty, and if you use fair trade ingredients, it can be even more satisfying. You can give this as a Christmas or housewarming gift, too.
For 4 cups of fair trade mango chutney, you will need the following ingredients, fair trade certified:
- 4 pounds fresh, ripe mangoes (about 4)
- 1/4 cup candied ginger, chopped (use fresh, peeled ginger if you can’t find fair trade candied ginger)
- 1 small, sweet onion, chopped
- 1/4 cup raisins (use golden raisins if you want to make the chutney more uniform in color)
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 cup pineapple juice
- 1/2 cup evaporated cane juice or Sucanat (these are usually fair trade certified sugars; fair trade white or brown sugar can be used as well)
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 3 teaspoons curry powder
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
Put the sugar, pineapple juice, and vinegar into a saucepan. Bring to a boil and add the rest of the ingredients except the mangoes. Cook at a low simmer, uncovered, for about 20 minutes.
While it’s cooking, peel the mangoes. This is best accomplished with a thin paring knife. Run the knife carefully down the outside of the mango and shave off the skin. To cut the flesh away from the hairy pit, slice lengthwise down the mango and avoid the rough, “sandpapery” feeling pit. Chop the mango flesh into roughly 1/2″ chunks.
Add the mangoes to the saucepan, bring it back to a simmer, and cook for another 20-30 minutes uncovered.
I’m having fish and mango chutney for dinner tonight but I cheated and bought it already made. I had no idea how to make it myself. Will need to try this recipe! – Katy
I love this idea! Both for having in my house and giving as gifts. Mango chutney is such an great accompaniment to chicken and fish.
This sounds so good and would make a wonderful gift too!
I’ve never thought to make chutney. You make it sound like it’s not a super hard thing to make. I should try it!
That’s so easy to make and I bet it’s delicious. I love mangoes!
Wow, this looks delish! Would it be weird to put it on chicken? YUM!
Ooooh I love mango this sounds yummy!
This sounds wonderful. I can just store it in the fridge, right? I’d like to make this and have it on hand for grilled foods during the summer. i’ll bet it’s amazing on grilled veggies!
Great recipe for Mango chutney. I love it
I love mangos so much, and have a few on my counter! I am a big fan of sweet and savory!
What a great dish! I’d love to try this soon.
I’ve never had Mango chutney (or any type of chutney) but this sounds delicious!
Mango chutney is SO good. This recipe sounds easy enough to make. Thanks for sharing!
Oh wow, this sounds utterly amazing! I haven’t used mangoes except for in smoothies, sounds like I’ve been missing out!
That sounds wonderful, and it just so happens that I have some fresh mangoes right now. Plus, I love Indian food!
This sounds absolutely amazing!
My daughter usually gobbles up our mangoes pretty quick, but this looks llike a great recipe to try.
I have never had mango chutney before, but it sounds delicious! I will definitely be saving this recipe!
Mmmmm, this recipe sounds so delicious. It makes me think of sunshine and warm weather.
I’ve never tried mango chutney but it sounds delightful.
I have never made chutney before. This recipe sounds amazing and EASY!
This sounds delicious! I cut up a mango to have with dinner tonight! I love Mangos!
Mango Chutney sounds delicious! I would love to try making some. I love mangoes.
I’m really curious what this tastes like, thanks for sharing! I’ve never had Mango chutney before.
I’ve never had Mango chutney…sounds like something to try!
Love chutney and Indian food. Thanks so much for the recipe. Definitely will be trying it out.