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A piquant green mango chutney.

moms-mango-chutneyAs with any trip to Trinidad and Tobago, breakfast means sourcing out the best doubles in Port Of Spain as I usually arrive with a severe craving. I came to learn that the doubles vendors are not only judged on the size, texture and taste of the doubles itself, but what makes a doubles considered the “best” is the chutney and other accompanying hot sauces the vendor provides. Without that “good pepper”, an excellent doubles could easily go unnoticed.

Though I can’t make doubles (only a matter of time before I master that… hold tight) I do love me some mango chutney with my scrambled eggs and as a topping for a juicy t-bone steak! As a matter of fact you can use this spicy sauce as aside for just about everything (as you would normally use hotsauce). Opens up your appetite!

You’ll need…

2 green mangoes peeled. (1 diced and the other grated)
2 cloves of garlic
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoon cilantro chopped (or shandow beni)
1 hot pepper (I used a full habanero with the seeds)
1 lime

green-mango-chutney

In a bowl add the salt, hot pepper and garlic, then crush to a fine paste. For best results you can use a mortar and pestle. I usually slice the garlic and pepper to make this step easier.

green-mango-chutney-recipe

mango-chutney-recipe

Traditionally the mango chutney is usually grated, but I like a bit of texture so I grate one of the mangoes and the other I dice as if I were making a salsa. Makes a great combination. Wash and peel the mangoes and in a plate or bowl, begin to grate. Remember that the mango will have a seed, so you’ll have to work around it.

double-mango-chutney

mango-chutney-doubles

With care, dice the remaining mango. Do remember the pit or seed so your knife does not bounce off it and cause injury to you.

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The final step is the combine everything. Don’t forget to add the juice of the lime (or lemon) and the chopped cilantro. Give it a good mix and check to see if more salt is required. ENJOY!

spicy-mango-chutney

Be kind and leave me your comments and thoughts below. I’d love to hear from you.

21 Responses to “A piquant green mango chutney.”

  1. Cynthia says:

    I like the idea of using the mango with two different textures. Love this kind of condiment.
    [rq=202048,0,blog][/rq]The OTHER Potato

  2. peter thomas says:

    hiya chris, you must have read my thoughrs, for a while now I’ve been thinking a lot about mango chutney, and just like magic, you deliver, your definatly a star, thx so much, going to make some today,lol :) )))

  3. hy says:

    I just happen to have 2 green mango, all i need is the cilantro tomorrow and i will be in mango heaven – i will reply once the feasting is over lol

    you are blessing me big time brother with your culinary skills

    hy

  4. Angela Brown says:

    Tried your macaroni pie and the pong yam!!Those recipes were delicious. Will give you a holler when I make the green mango chutney. Thanks AB
    .-= Angela Brown´s last blog ..A simple recipe for fry aloo (potato). =-.

  5. taramatteelalla says:

    hi Chris happy new year, and happy cooking continue with the great recipes, and the mango chunks in the chutney is a good change, nothing like good ole trini cooking, keep it up, bye for now and don’t give up i do check your recipes, bye for now.

  6. lal ramesar says:

    mango chutney is my favourite,goes well with pelau,doubles, anything. any smoked herring recipe?

  7. RENU says:

    Great Chris. Oh how tasty, my mouth was just watering while
    preparing.
    More savoury dishes Chris.

    God Bless

    Renu

    • admin says:

      Renu, thanks. I went back to the page/recipe this morning and to be honest.. I’m trying to source some green mangoes right now to make some more.

      happy cooking

      chris..

  8. Nice healthy recipe, thanks.
    Looks easy enough for me to be able to cook it myself. It would be great surprise for my husband, he likes mango =)

    Camida.

  9. HI Chris,

    I love mango, but right know its not mango season in jamaica.

    Your mango chutney looks very tempting,i certainly will have to do

    this one.
    .-= Pauline says:´s last blog ..Can smoke herrings be considered comfort food? =-.

    • admin says:

      Pauline, thanks for commenting. I can’t wait for the day when I’m back in the Caribbean full time so I can go back to looking forward to seasons defined by what fruit available and not this winter thing.

      happy cooking

      chris…

  10. Kim says:

    Looks very tasty. I assume you store the leftovers in the fridge. How long does it keep?

    • admin says:

      Yes, Kim. it stores well int he fridge as long as the container is sealed. It would easily last 7-10 days, but you will find that while in the fridge it will loose some of it’s heat.

      happy cooking

      chris…

  11. Anne says:

    Love the pics! Makes it very enticing to try to duplicate. Thanks for the recipes.

  12. julia rahaman grant says:

    I live in Trinidad and will put my signature to this mango chuttney thats just the way it is excellent job simple and to the point

  13. Philippe Fils-Aime says:

    Never had mango chutney. Unknown here in Haiti. You be surprised the quantity of mangoes that root in the trees. I am going to try you recipe. Bravo.

  14. carol says:

    Hi Chris, this mango chutney looks delicious. I know that it will also taste great. Beside doubles it will go well with aloo pies, saheenas,etc. As you said almost anything. Thank you.

  15. Ann Bedeau says:

    You are doing such an excellent job!!! Just keep dooing what you are doing. I am interested in a possibly quick flaky pastry douogh. Can you help. PLEASE!!! Will anxiously await you response.

  16. Ann Bedeau says:

    Just love this, along with everthing else that you do. I do however, have a request. Would you please post a recipe for flaky pastry dough. Would appreciate a whole lot.

  17. loraine burke says:

    I like mango so I am going. To try it tomorrow I know my kids will like it

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