The summer is undoubtedly the season of mangoes, a fruit that is as delicious as it is versatile. It is not just the ripe, sweet ones that capture our hearts, but also the raw, tangy ones that ensnare our senses with the refreshing taste they bring to many recipes.
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Making mango chutney in summer is a household practise in almost every state across the country. Taking to Instagram on May 26, celebrity chef and MasterChef India judge Kunal Kapur shared his recipe for making it in minutes, in the Gujarati way.
Describing the recipe, he wrote in the caption, “This mango chunda recipe is my go-to for capturing the perfect balance of sweet, spicy, and tangy in every bite. Made with fresh raw mangoes, slow-cooked with sugar and handpicked spices, it turns into a glossy, flavour-packed preserve. I love pairing it with parathas or even a simple meal to instantly elevate it. It’s nostalgic, comforting, and honestly, once you start eating it, it’s really hard to stop.”
The detailed steps to make instant mango chunda (chutney) are as follows.
Ingredients for instant mango chutney
- Raw mango, grated – 350 gm or 2 cups
- Sugar – 350 gm
- Salt – to taste
- Black salt – 1.5 tsp
- Chilli powder – 1.5 tsp
- Pepper powder – 1.5 tsp
- Roasted cumin – 1 tbsp
Method of preparation
- First, peel the raw mangoes. Then grate them completely. The quantity of mango after grating should be about two full cups.
- Heat the pan. Put in the grated raw mango, sugar, salt, black salt, and chilli powder. Cook for a while on low heat until the sugar has completely melted.
- Put a lit on and keep cooking on low for 15 minutes.
- Then, take off the lid and add pepper powder and roasted cumin. Mix well and take it off the heat.
- Let it cool down completely. Serve with your choice of bread or any other dish as a side, and enjoy.
More about Kunal Kapur
Kunal Kapur is a celebrity chef and restaurateur who is popularly known as one of the hosts of MasterChef India. Born in September 1979 in New Delhi, he pursued higher education in hotel management. However, his training in culinary skills began at home with his father and grandfather. He began his career with the Taj Group of Hotels and has since won numerous awards as a chef and has opened his own establishments across the country and abroad.
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