Kancha Aamer Chutney
Aamer Chutney, a zesty delight from the land of Bengal, is made with succulent green mangoes and a generous helping of sugar. Spices are added to bring out the perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors. Enjoy this delectable condiment with your favorite dishes for an extra burst of flavor!
Servings: 8 People
Calories: 211kcal
Cost: Rs 100
Ingredients
- 1 kg Green Mango/ Kancha Aam/ Kacchi Keiri
- 1 tablespoon Ginger paste
- 25 g Raisin handful
Tempering
- 1 teaspoon Panch Phoron/ Bengali Five Spices
- 3 Dry Red Chili
Flavorings:
- 250 g Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1.2 teaspoon Turmeric Powder
- ½ teaspoon Red Chili Powder
- 1 teaspoon Bengali Bhaja Masala
- 2 tablespoon Mustard Oil
Instructions
- Wash and thoroughly dry the mangoes. Then, cut them into long strips.
- You can choose to include the seed if it's well-formed within the mango, or simply discard it. When making the chutney, I usually leave the mango skin on, but feel free to peel it off if you prefer.
- Next, marinate the mango strips with turmeric powder, salt, and red chili powder, letting them rest for 15 minutes.
- Afterward, drain any liquid the mangoes have released.
- Heat oil in a pan and add Panch Phoron and dry red chilies to temper it.
- Stir in the marinated mangoes and mix everything well.
- Now, add ginger paste.
- Cover the pan and cook on low heat for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add raisins and sugar, and check the salt, adjusting if necessary.
- Mix thoroughly and cover the pan again.
- Continue cooking until the mangoes are tender and soft.
- The sugar and moisture from the mangoes will naturally create a flavorful sauce.
- Finally, turn off the heat, stir in the roasted Bengali Bhaja masala, and mix completely.
- Bengali Aamer Chutney is ready. However serve it in room temparature or chilled. Never serve hot chutney.
Notes
Substitution
- Instead of sugar, you can also use jaggery. Adjust the sweetness to your liking, considering how sweet or tart your mangoes are.
- If you peel the mangoes before cooking, reduce the cooking time by 5-7 minutes. I personally like to keep the skin on to extend the cooking time and add more flavor to the chutney.
Serving Suggestion and Storage
- Serve your Aamer Chutney at room temperature or chilled with your favorite Bengali meal. It can be stored in the refrigerator for about 7 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 70g | Calories: 211kcal | Carbohydrates: 50.5g | Protein: 1.1g | Fat: 2.3g | Saturated Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 294mg | Fiber: 2.2g | Sugar: 48.4g
