Move Over Major Grey Mango Chutney Recipe on Food52 (2024)

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by: MrsWheelbarrow

August25,2009

3.7

3 Ratings

  • Serves 5 pints

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Author Notes

Yum. Fantastic on leftover chicken. Delicious with cheese. And of course, a great side dish with Indian food. —MrsWheelbarrow

Test Kitchen Notes

The title promises a great result and this chutney delivers deliciously. It hits all the flavor profiles that I want in one jar – sweet, spicy, and acidic. It’s a perfect combination of the sweet and velvety mango, bright cider vinegar, sweet raisins and peppery ginger. It paired well with grilled chicken, but I am looking forward to serving it with fish, in salad dressings, with cheeses and in lettuce wraps. And don’t fear that little chili pepper – you’ll love the little warmth it leaves at the end of a bite. —LLStone

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What You'll Need

Ingredients
  • 5 cupsdiced champagne mango
  • 2" peeled fresh ginger, sliced
  • 5 whole, tiny, hot red chilis
  • 2 cloves garlic, sliced
  • 1/2 teaspoonkosher salt
  • 1 cupcider vinegar
  • 1 cupfirmly packed light brown sugar
  • 1 cupgolden raisins
Directions
  1. In a large non-reactive pot, add all ingredients.
  2. Bring to a full rolling boil, reduce heat to low and simmer until thick, about 25 minutes. Stir frequently to keep from sticking.
  3. Using standard, safe canning practices, fill sterilized, hot jars. Place one of the red chilis in each jar.
  4. Process in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes.

Tags:

  • Condiment/Spread
  • Indian
  • Vegetable
  • Fruit
  • Make Ahead
  • Summer
  • Side
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14 Reviews

Allison C. July 8, 2017

Great recipe but I added 1 medium size Vidalia onion. Love it!

Midge April 23, 2013

My husband and I made this with loquats last week. Delicious!!

Ironwood C. August 8, 2012

WOW! Cannot get champagne mangoes here in northern Canada but regular ones worked great. I didn't process the chutney, but put 1/3 in a sterile jar in the fridge and froze the rest in freezer bags. This should be OK as long as I use them within a week after thawing.

MrsWheelbarrow August 8, 2012

I've made this will all types of mangoes, but the champagne ones are easy to cut, so I prefer to use them. But the Tommy Atkins and other varieties work great. It's easy to freeze and will keep in the refrigerator, once defrosted, for about a month.

amreiskitchen April 14, 2011

Your blog got me busy preserving all the citrus things I had only thought about in summers past. Now, I have added your chutney to my winter repetoir. I will never buy it again! For some reason, in April the store had a supply of champagne mangoes. I just bought another box. 5 jars is not enough.

MrsWheelbarrow April 14, 2011

That's great to hear! Another convert. I can't walk by a box of champagne mangoes without feeling compelled to make more chutney. Thank you!

sonomagal September 6, 2010

I love the sound of this recipe and will be making it this week. But... what is a Champagne mango? Will any ripe mango work?

MrsWheelbarrow September 6, 2010

Champagne mangos are generally grown in Mexico, and are in season in February. I've made it with any good ripe mango I can find, but the champagne ones are my personal favorite - they are yellow, not green/red.

PhilipB March 27, 2012

Also called Ataulfo mangos.

MrsWheelbarrow March 3, 2010

I just made the 2010 version of this chutney. Checking the recipe here, I notice that I promised 5 pints. Um. Five HALF pints.

Lizthechef February 26, 2010

Just found yours and the title alone makes it a winner! I like the idea of chilis too.

francesmary September 24, 2009

Are the chilis only added to the filled jar before processing? Not in the "all ingredients"?

MrsWheelbarrow October 28, 2009

Yes, I add the chilis only to the jars, and don't cook them with the chutney. The chilis keep their bright color this way and the heat still comes through in the chutney.

Kelsey B. August 27, 2009

I LOVE the title of this! It looks delicious.

Move Over Major Grey Mango Chutney Recipe on Food52 (2024)

FAQs

What is the difference between mango chutney and major GREY chutney? ›

Mango Chutney - One of the most common styles of chutney, mango chutney contains mango, ginger, garlic, and vinegar. Major Grey's Chutney - Believed to have been created by a 19th-century British officer, this chutney also contains mango but is differentiated by the addition of raisins and lime juice.

What is major GREY chutney made of? ›

Its characteristic ingredients are mango, raisins, vinegar, lime juice, onion, tamarind extract (occasionally), sweetening, and spices. A clear glass bottle from the 1904 World's Fair containing Sun Brand Major Grey's Chutney.

Does mango chutney contain vinegar? ›

What Is Mango Chutney Made Of? This chutney is spiced with ginger, mustard seeds, garlic, and red chili pepper flakes. It gets its tangy-ness from the acidity in the mangoes and added vinegar, and it gets its sweetness from the mangoes, raisins, and sugar.

What to eat with major grey chutney? ›

Patak's® Major Grey Chutney is a mild and delicate blend of mangoes, spices, and a hint of ginger. It pairs wonderfully with cheeses, used with chicken on the grill, as a dip with your favorite veggies, or simply as a curry side. Turn any appetizer into an Indian culinary delight with Patak's® chutney!

Which vinegar is best for chutney? ›

Vinegar used in making chutney must be good quality and have at least 5% acetic acid content. Any good brand white, malt, wine or cider vinegar should possess the correct qualities. Brown sugar is used for darker coloured chutney but where a lighter colour is required granulated sugar is recommended.

Why is it called chutney? ›

The word chutney derives from Hindi चटनी chaṭnī, deriving from चाटना chāṭnā 'to lick' or 'to eat with appetite'. In India, chutney refers to fresh and pickled preparations indiscriminately; however, several Indian languages use the word for fresh preparations only.

What is a good substitute for mango chutney? ›

For those looking to decrease sugar intake, unsweetened fruit purees or natural fruit jams with no added sugars offer a viable alternative to traditional mango chutney. Fruits like apples, peaches, and pineapples maintain the expected fruitiness but without excessive sweetness.

What the heck is chutney? ›

Chutney is a condiment or spread made from chopped fruit cooked with vinegar, spices and sometimes sugar, that can be served fresh or preserved. It's often associated with Indian cuisine.

How do Indians eat mango chutney? ›

Mango chutney is also used as an accompaniment to Indian appetizers serving as a dipping sauce to samosas, vegetable pakoras and papadums. A jar of mango chutney makes a wonderful simmer sauce for chicken and shrimp or glazing sauce for pork tenderloin.

Do you refrigerate mango chutney? ›

The vinegar and sugar in mango chutney act as preservatives for the fruit. Covered in the fridge but not jarred, your chutney will last a good few weeks.

Is mango chutney high in sugar? ›

Chutney is more like a garnish, so a spoonful is not a lot of sugar, but it would have to be figured into a diet.

What is in Major Grey's chutney? ›

Ingredients
  • 2 14 lb. mangoes, peeled and finely chopped.
  • 1 cup sugar.
  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar.
  • 1 cup apple cider vinegar.
  • 1 cup raisins.
  • 12 cup finely chopped ginger.
  • 3 tbsp. fresh lemon juice.
  • 2 tsp. chile powder.

Why does my chutney tastes vinegary? ›

So it is worth tasting the chutney before you transfer it to jars, to make sure that the mixture is not too acidic. Generally the vinegar in the chutney will mellow over time and we suggest that you allow 2 months for the sealed jars of chutney to "mature" in a cool, dry place.

Can I freeze mango chutney? ›

If stored in sterilised jars, mango chutney will keep for up to two years unopened in a cool, dark place. Once opened and kept chilled, use within a couple of months. You can actually freeze mango chutney in small food containers, then defrost overnight to use next day.

How many types of chutneys are there? ›

Raw Coconut chutney, fried Coconut chutney, coriander, mint, tomato, onion, ginger, garlic, peanut, sesame, curry leaf, green chilli, red chilli, radish, mango, mango leaf, Guva leaf, tamarind, green tamarind, tamarind flower, tamarind leaf, lentil chutneys, almost all vegetables and Indian herbs.

What can I substitute for mango chutney? ›

Best Substitutes for Mango Chutney
  • Peach.
  • Pineapple.
  • Papaya.
  • Apple.
Feb 28, 2024

What is the most common chutney? ›

What Is the Most Popular Chutney?
  • Tamarind Chutney. ...
  • Tomato Chutney. ...
  • Onion Chutney. ...
  • Garlic Chutney. ...
  • Coconut Chutney. ...
  • Peanut Chutney. ...
  • Coriander Chutney. ...
  • Date and Tamarind Chutney. A sweet and tangy condiment made from dates, tamarind, and spices, often used in Indian chaats and snacks.

What is the meaning of mango chutney? ›

a mixture containing mango, spices, sugar, and vinegar, eaten cold, especially with South Asian food.

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