Adding Mango Habanero Chutney to a plate is a wonderful way to elevate a dining experience to a new level. This condiment has its origins in Indian food, which is known for its intensely flavored and complex cuisine. It actually goes great with Indian dishes such as chicken vindaloo curry.

We love to add this chutney to a meat and cheese platter to balance the fatty savory flavors on the plate. It is also wonderful alongside roasted meats or as sandwich spread. 

Spicy Mango Chutney spread on pita bread and topped with feta cheese

The South African sandwich Braaibroodjie (barbecued sandwich in Afrikaans) uses chutney on their favorite sandwich. It consists of white bread slathered with mango chutney, then topped with onions, cheddar cheese, and tomato, and grilled to perfection on the barbecue. It is sooo delicious!

There are plenty of jarred chutneys on the market, but if you are a fan of those, you’ll find that making it yourself produces even better results. No surprise there!

Crackers with cream cheese topped with spicy mango chutney

Despite the complexity of its flavor, mango chutney is actually very easy to make. Ingredient are simply added together and then cooked down slowly until the desired consistency is reached. 

Chutney can also be canned so that you can keep it on hand in your pantry, or give it out as a wonderful holiday gift that will go well with a holiday roast. Good bye cranberry jelly!

We’ve added a hint of habanero chile to our recipe to give it a spicy kick. Omit it if you don’t like spice, or feel free to add more if you like it hot.

If you love chutney, also try this wonderfully tart gooseberry chutney.  It is another perfect accompaniment to a meat and cheese board or with smoked fish.

Here are some additional condiment and salsa recipes you might enjoy:

Tzatziki Sauce

Salsa Chile de Árbol

Spicy Molcajete Salsa Verde with Tomatillos

Molcajete Roasted Salsa

Zacusca – Romanian Eggplant and Red Pepper Spread

Homemade Chipotles in Adobo Sauce

Fresh Mango Serrano Chile Salsa

Spicy Sriracha Korean Kimchi

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Yield: 2 Cups

Mango Habanero Chutney

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Mango Habanero Chutney - an easy condiment that can be served with gilled meats, as part of a meat and cheese platter or simply as a spread on bread.

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 1 hour

Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes

Ingredients

• 3 Medium Ripe Mangos, diced to 1/2 inch (1.3 cm)
• 1 Habanero Chile Pepper, minced
• 1" Cube (2.5 cm) Fresh Ginger, finely grated
• 2 Cloves Garlic, finely minced or grated
• 1 Teaspoon (5.9 g) Salt
• Juice 1 lime
• 1/2 Cup (118 ml) Apple Cider Vinegar
• 1 1/2 Teaspoons (3 g) Ground Allspice
• 1/2 Teaspoon (1 g) Ground Cinnamon
• 1 Large White Onion Finely Diced
• 1 Teaspoon (5 g) Dijon Mustard
• 2 Tablespoons (28 g) Tamarind Paste (or Brown Sugar)*

Instructions

1. Mix all of the ingredients together in a heavy bottomed saucepan over medium heat.
2. Bring the mixture to a boil and then reduce the heat to a simmer.
3. Stir occasionally.
4. Continue to cook uncovered until the sauce becomes thick (approximately one hour). You should be able to scrape a line along the bottom of the pan that does not immediately fill in.
5. Allow the chutney to cool. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Notes

*Because fruit can vary in its level of sweetness, you can add 1/2 of the tamarind paste or sugar at the beginning of the recipe and reserve the rest when it begins to thicken. Then adjust the seasoning by adding a little more if desired.

Nutrition Information

Yield

32

Serving Size

1
Amount Per Serving Calories 27Total Fat 0gSaturated Fat 0gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 0gCholesterol 0mgSodium 7mgCarbohydrates 7gFiber 1gSugar 6gProtein 0g

Nutritional Values are estimates only. Based on a 1 tablespoon serving size