Bengali Mango Chutney

This chutney has a piquant, sweet flavor and excellent colour — a terrific accompaniment to meats and poultry of any kind.

Ingredients:

• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1/2 tsp panch phoron
• 1/2 tsp black cumin
• 3 dried hot red chilies, seeds removed
• 1 teaspoon turmeric
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 2 large ripe mangoes, 1/4” thick pieces
• 5 tbsp shredded sweetened coconut
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped

Preparation:

Heat the oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. When hot, add the panch phoran and chilies. Allow the seeds to sputter and the chilies to darken. Be careful not to burn.

Add the turmeric, black cumin, 1 cup of cold water and the sugar. Stir, and add the mangoes, coconut and salt. Stir to mix and bring to a boil. Turn the heat to low and simmer until the mixture thickens slightly, about 15-20 minutes.

Remove from heat, stir in the cilantro and serve hot. Yields about 2 cups.