Green Mango Chutney

posted by Elle 07-22-98 4:01 PM

Green Mango Chutney
Cooking Live (Food TV) Recipe adapted from Madhur Jaffrey's Quick and Easy Indian Cooking

1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds
1/2 teaspoon black or yellow mustard seeds
2 (1/2-inch) piece fresh ginger, peeled and cut into slivers
1 cup water
1/3 cup orange juice
1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 1/2 to 2 pounds green, unripe mangoes, peeled and cut into strips 1/4-inch thick and 2 to 3 in. long
1 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons sugar
3 tablespoons dark brown sugar
1 green chili, cut into slivers
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper


In heavy saucepan, heat the oil over medium high heat. Stir in cumin, fennel seeds, and mustard seeds. When the mustard seeds begin to pop, add the ginger. Cook for about 2 minutes, then add the water, orange juice and turmeric. Bring to a boil. Cover, lower heat and simmer for 15 minutes. Add the mango, salt, sugars, chili, and cayenne. Combine and Simmer for 25 to 30 minutes, uncovered, or until chutney is thick and mango is translucent.

Yield: 2 1/2 cups

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