Mango Chutney

To every 2 kg (4 lb) mangoes, weighed whole, measure out the following spices:

1. 3 tablespoons mustard seed.                                                  5. A few chopped chillies.
2. 1 tablespoon coriander seed.                                                 6. 2.5 l (2 quarts) vinegar.
3. 1 level tablespoon pounded garlic.                                         7. 125 g (4 oz) raisins.
4. 3 heaped tablespoons minced onion.                                     8. Salt.


    Peel and slice the mangoes. Simmer the raisins till soft in half the vinegar. Boil the rest of the vinegar, add 3 heaped tablespoons salt, the mustard, coriander, garlic and chillies, tied in a muslin bag. Simmer for a few minutes, then add the onion, pour all on to the mangoes and simmer till tender, stirring well. The ingredients may all be minced to save time. Time required for cooking, about 1 hour.