Real Indian Mango Chutney Recipe

Put mango into a large bowl. Sprinkle salt over the mango. Pour water over the mango. Let mango soak for 1 hour to overnight.

Drain and discard liquid from the mango.

Stir sugar and vinegar together in a saucepan over medium heat; bring to a boil. Add drained mango to the liquid; stir to coat. Stir raisins dates cinnamon sticks ginger garlic and ground dried chile pepper into the mango mixture; bring again to a boil stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to low and simmer mixture until thickened about 1 hour. Remove from heat to cool completely.

Sterilize jars and lids in boiling water for at least 5 minutes. Pack chutney into hot sterilized jars filling to within 1/4 inch of the top. Run a knife or thin spatula around the insides of the jars after they have been filled to remove any air bubbles. Wipe the rims of the jars with a moist paper towel to remove any food residue. Top with lids and screw on rings.

Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with water. Bring to a boil and lower jars into the boiling water using a holder. Leave a 2-inch space between the jars. Pour in more boiling water if necessary to bring the water level to at least 1 inch above the tops of the jars. Bring the water to a rolling boil cover the pot and process for 15 minutes.

Remove the jars from the stockpot and place onto a cloth-covered or wood surface several inches apart until cool. Once cool press the top of each lid with a finger ensuring that the seal is tight (lid does not move up or down at all). Store in a cool dark area.