MANGO AND RED PEPPER CHUTNEY

Mango and Red Pepper Chutney image

Yield Makes about 4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 firm-ripe mangoes (3 pounds total), peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1/3 cup distilled white vinegar
1/3 cup packed dark brown sugar
1/3 cup golden raisins
1 3/4 teaspoons salt
1 (1-inch) piece fresh ginger, peeled and chopped
1 tablespoon chopped fresh jalapeño including seeds (from 1 chile)
3 garlic cloves, chopped
3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
3/4 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 red bell pepper, cut into 1/4-inch dice
1 (3-inch) cinnamon stick

Steps:

Toss together mangoes, vinegar, brown sugar, raisins, and 1 teaspoon salt.
Mince and mash ginger, jalapeño, and garlic to a paste with remaining 3/4 teaspoon salt using a large heavy knife, then stir in cumin, coriander, and turmeric.
Heat oil in a 4-quart heavy pot over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then sauté onion and bell pepper, stirring occasionally, until golden, 8 to 10 minutes. Add garlic paste and cinnamon stick, then reduce heat to moderate and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Stir in mango mixture and simmer, covered, stirring occasionally, until mangoes are tender, about 30 minutes. Discard cinnamon stick and cool chutney, uncovered, about 45 minutes.