Major Greys Army Chutney Recipe

Name: Major Greys Army Chutney
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 25 green mangoes (firm, just turning yellow); 3 lbs brown sugar; 2 small hot onions, chopped fine; 5 tablespoons coarse salt; 1/4 cup fresh green gingerroot (small chunks); 1 clove garlic, mashed; 1/2 cup raisins, seeded; 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg, grated; 1 teaspoon whole cloves; 1 1/2 teaspoons allspice berries; 4 1/2 cups wine vinegar, or more; 1 tablespoon dried small red chilies; 2 tablespoons preserved gingerroot; 1/2 cup almonds, slivered; 1/2 cup dried currant

Servings: persons

25 green mangoes (firm, just turning yellow)
3 lbs brown sugar
2 small hot onions, chopped fine
5 tablespoons coarse salt
1/4 cup fresh green gingerroot (small chunks)
1 clove garlic, mashed
1/2 cup raisins, seeded
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg, grated
1 teaspoon whole cloves
1 1/2 teaspoons allspice berries
4 1/2 cups wine vinegar, or more
1 tablespoon dried small red chilies
2 tablespoons preserved gingerroot
1/2 cup almonds, slivered
1/2 cup dried currant

1
Peel the mangoes and cut them into i/2 -inch segments.
2
Sprinkle well with the coarse salt and let stand overnight. Wash off the salt in the morning.
3
Boil the green gingerroot in water for 30 minutes, then drain.
4
Tie the spices in a muslin bag large enough to allow swelling.
5
Put the vinegar in a heavy kettle and add the spice bag, sugar and drained gingerroot. Simmer gently for 30 minutes, stirring often.
6
Add the onions, garlic, raisins, currants and chilies.
7
Add half of the mangoes and simmer for 2 hours, stirring and watching carefully.
8
Add the almonds and preserved gingerroot and the rest of the mangoes.
9
Simmer for another 2 hours, or until the mixture is as thick as jam.
10
Remove the spice bag.
11
Arrange the fruit and other ingredients in a tasteful manner in hot sterilized jars, with almonds and raisins showing through the glass.
12
Seal.
13
Stand in a cool place for several weeks before using.
14
This chutney can be kept for years.

1851

kcal

Calories

Fat

438

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 25 green mangoes (firm, just turning yellow), 3 lbs brown sugar, 2 small hot onions, chopped fine, 5 tablespoons coarse salt, and more.

Yes, Major Greys Army Chutney falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Major Greys Army Chutney

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