There are many versions of chutneys. The mango chutney is by far the most popular of all chutneys.
Mango chutney is the product prepared from washed, clean, sound mango fruits which have been peeled and are sliced, chopped, shredded or comminuted, then heat processed with basic ingredients before or after being sealed in containers so as to prevent spoilage. The mangoes turn nicely translucent when cook in its syrup of vinegar, sugar and seasoning.
The recipe from the north-eastern Indian state of Bihar shows, fresh mango are simmered in palm sugar with ginger, garlic and spices to make a sweet chutney which when bottled, will keep in the fridge for several weeks.
Generally, ingredients vary according to region and tastes. Thus coconut chutney is the most popular relish in S. India, while herb and coconut chutney is typical of W. India; purely herb chutneys are eaten in W. and N. India.
Mango chutney
