Gingered Fig And Mango Chutney With A Bite Recipes

FRESH FIG AND GINGER CHUTNEY FROM THE AUBERGE

Steps:

• Combine all the ingredients in a large saucepan. Bring to the boil, reduce the heat, and simmer, covered, for 30 minutes.
• Uncover the pan and continue simmering for about an hour and a half, stirring often, until the chutney is reduced, thick and richly flavoured. If the chutney becomes too dry, add a splash of water. Taste and correct the seasoning, adding brown sugar, vinegar, or chilli flakes as needed. (Sometimes, depending on the water in the figs, this chutney can take over 2 hours to reduce.).
• Spoon into sterilised jars and seal. The chutney will keep for up to 8 or 9 months, unopened, in a cool, dark place. Once opened, refrigerate and use within 4 weeks.

MANGO AND GINGER CHUTNEY

Steps:

• Peel the mangoes with a vegetable peeler. Cut all the flesh away from the stone, then chop into bite-sized chunks and put into a large bowl. Stir in the sugar, cover and leave to marinate overnight.
• Put the mixture into a large pan, then add the other ingredients. Bring to the boil, reduce the heat and simmer gently for about 1½hr, stirring occasionally, until the mango is translucent and most of the excess liquid has evaporated.
• Remove the pan from the heat and leave the chutney to cool for 10min. Ladle it into sterilised jars, top with a waxed disc and seal while hot.
• Now, just assemble Arrange the labelled jars of chutney in a small wicker basket lined with coloured tissue paper.

GINGERED FIG AND MANGO CHUTNEY WITH A BITE

Steps:

• Grind the whole allspice, whole black pepper, and black cardamom seeds. In a large saucepan over high heat, combine all the ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until mixture has thickened to form thick syrup. Then simmer for 60 more minutes. Stirring often toward end of cooking to prevent burning.
• Optional: Save 2 cups of chopped fruits and pepper to add halfway through cooking for a chunkier chutney.
• Remove the cinnamon sticks and ladle into hot sterilized jars until 1/4 inch from the top.
• Seal with lids and set the jars in a pot of hot water bath for 20 minutes.
• Label and store in a cool dark place for 3 weeks at least for flavors to develop.
• Makes 8-9 1/2 pint jars.

FRESH FIG CHUTNEY

Steps:

• Put all the ingredients in a pan and bring to a gentle simmer for 1 hr, uncovered, stirring occasionally until it gets sticky and jammy. Spoon into a clean Kilner jar. That's it. You're done.

SWEET MANGO CHUTNEY

Steps:

• Mangoes - Peel the mangoes with a vegetable peeler. Then, grate them using the large side of the grater.Pro tip - Use large firm semi-ripe mangoes, so they are not too hard or too soft.
• Combine - In a medium saucepan or pan over medium heat add all ingredients. Pro tip - at first the mixture will appear dry. Then, the sugar will melt and become thick and syrupy at first.
• Boil - Cook on medium until all the sugar has dissolved then bring to a boil and let it boil for 2 minutes. Stir often. Pro tip - At first the mixture will appear dry. As the sugar melts it will become thick and syrupy.
• Simmer - Reduce heat and continue to cook on a low simmer for 10 to 30 minutes until thick. Pro tip - You can even throw in a handful of raisins for added sweetness.
• Cool - when most of the moisture has dried out, cool in the pan for 10 minutes then transfer to a sterilized mason jar and store in the fridge.
• Pour the chutney into the hot sterilized jar and close the lid
• Place a rack on the bottom of a large stockpot. Half fill the pot with water and bring the water to a boil on high heat. Lower the jars over the rack leaving enough space between the jars. Pro tip - The level of water should be at least an inch above the top of the jars. So if necessary, pour more boiling water.
• Bring the water to a boil again. Cover the pot and process for 15 minutes. Remove the jars from the stockpot and place them on a kitchen towel to absorb any excess moisture. Pro tip - Use kitchen tongs to pick the jars out of the stockpot. They are hot and very delicate so use gloves.
• Let the jars cool completely. Press the top of the lid to ensure the seal is tight. The lid should not move at all. Store in a cool dry place.

GINGERED FIGS

Steps:

• Place figs and water in saucepan.
• Bring to hard boil, then lower heat and simmer.
• Cover figs and cook for 20 minutes.
• Add molasses, ginger and sugar.
• Stir gently in order to avoid breaking figs.
• Simmer for 15 minutes more or until figs are plumped and tender.
• Wonderful with meat or on their own!
• Makes 5 to 6 servings.

CARROT, ONION, AND SPINACH BHAJIAS WITH MANGO CHUTNEY

Steps:

• For the mango chutney:
• Mix all the ingredients together in a heavy-bottomed saucepan and boil for 40 to 45 minutes. It should thicken and be quite syrupy.
• Pour into a sterilized canning jar while hot. Seal the jar, allow to cool completely, then move to a cool place and leave for a week. This will give it time to mature. It should keep for around 3 months.
• For the bhajias:
• Pour vegetable oil into a large, deep-lipped skillet so that it comes 2 inches up the sides. Gently heat it while you prepare the bhajia mixture. Alternatively, heat a deep-fat fryer to 350°F.
• Grate the carrots, onion and ginger using a cheese grater. Transfer them to a large bowl and add the rest of the ingredients. Scrunch all of the mixture together with your hands to release the moisture from the veggies and help it bind together. If you need to, add a few tablespoons of water-you want it to be a dropping consistency. Shape the mixture into balls of around a tablespoonful each before flattening them a little, which allows them to cook all the way through so that they don't end up with a doughy center.
• Add a little of the mixture to the oil to test if it's hot enough: it should sink and then swim. Deep-fry the bhajias, in batches if you need to, for about 5 minutes until they are golden brown. You will need to flip them a few times to get an even color. Drain on paper towels. Serve hot with mango chutney or your favorite dip.