Hello

Was given a big bag of green mangoes last weekend. Decided to make mango chutney. Had great fun peeling, chopping etc.

Must say it came out very nice. My hubby eats it like jam so I have had to hide a few jars.

Thanks for sharing a family recipe

Cheers

JL

"My hubby eats it like jam so I have had to hide a few jars."

Old mango chutney gets better with time and is valued, just like old lemon pickle (the one with only lemons ans salt/black pepper). Hang on to a few jars for special occasions!

Mamta

There are a lot of things that mature well with age.

Just one query, should I hide my jars in the fridge on at the back of the pantry?

cheers

JL

Id be going the pantry until you crack the lid and then store in the fridge.

Cheers

Steve

Yeap, agree with Steve, pantry is good.

I am not sure about the scientific reason, but I think chutney's mature better at room temperature.

I'd go for the pantry/larder option - you can then hide the jars in an empty box (preferably one that originally contained some food stuff your husband dislikes!)

I suppose the logic is that the chutney will mature as a steady pace in a 'cool dark place.' The temperature of the fridge could be too cold for the flavours to infuse and develop. Also being subject to light could make the chutney discolour.

Thanks for suggestion .... chutney now in pantry:)

Next am going to try making the lemon pickle. Remember mum used to make hers and sit the jars in the sun (of which we have a lot of here in Australia). I think she used salt, mustard seeds, whole pepper but cannot remember the rest. Will check your recipes out Mamta for this one

JL

The most popular one in my part of India only has salt and pepper. It is like Preserved lemons' and lasts for ever. Older it is, the better. I have some more than 10 years old! Perhaps this is the one your mum made. Did she come from north India?

On the other end of the scale are the lemon pickles made with the help of a microwave, ready in a week or so.

Hi Mamta

I am not too sure of the location of places in India (I suppose I could look at an atlas!)mum was born in Secunderabad, worked and lived for quite some time in a place she used to call Ooty (Ootycamund - apologies for the spelling). Not sure if that is north or not.

I will use the salt, pepper recipe and the 'sun' for the lemon pickle.

cheers

June

Hello June

This is from my nephew Mayank Kumar in India;

Secunderabad is the twin city of Hyderabad, see here; http://www.maplandia.com/india/andhra-pradesh/hyderabad/secunderabad/

Ooty or Ootacamund is in Tamilnadu, you will find it on this map, move it around, between Mysuru and Coimbatore http://www.nationsonline.org/oneworld/map/google_map_Tamil_Nadu.htm

Mamta

Aha, don't think either of those places are 'north':)

Watched a really intersting BBC programme on sunday on the 'Story of India'. Starting from 5000years ago. No wonder it is a country that has an impact on all of ones senses in respect to religion, culture, foods etc.

Must go back there on day.

Thanks to you and your nephew on the info

Cheers

June

June, do you know what it was called and when it was on? I'd love to watch that, maybe I could catch it on i-player?

Hi Kavey, was disappointed too to miss what sounds an interesting programme. Scoured the Radio Times and searched iplayer to no avail, but then it suddenly clicked that June would probably have been watching it in Aus! LOL!

Best wishes

P.S. - June, was the programme part of Michael Wood's 'Story of India'? If so Kavey, there are various DVDs/CDs (and of course the accompanying book!) available online at the BBC Shop and Amazon.

Winton, you're quite the sleuth, thanks for that! :) :) :)

JL, I do believe is in Australia. I tried to watch it two but it just coincided with getting the boys ready for bed so I could concentrate.

Cheers

Steve

G'day

Sorry for not replying earlier.... was on hols touring South Australia (for the first time) - Barossa Valley, McClaren Vale,Fleurieu Peninsula (wine growning region) then onto the Riverland (part of the food bowl of Australia).Had some wonderful tasting produce. Would thoroughly recommend anyone visitng Australia to consider a trip to Sth Aus. Just about everyone heads for Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane, however Adelaide is a little gem:)

Back to the 'Story of India' - yes it is by Michael Woods. Currently being shown here on Sunday nights. Fabulous show.... SteveAUS I understand that getting the kids to bed is a priority on a Sunday night. You can catch it later on IView which is on the ABC website.

Cheers

June

ps...... everyone have a safe and happy Easter break.

Regards

June

Happy Easter to you too June, and everyone else.

Love

Mamta