Ingredients

• 2.2 pounds / 1 kg firm green mangoes, pealed, skinned and grated*
• 1/2 kg sugar
• 5 cups / 1.2 litres water, more if you’d like it thinner
• 4-5 bayleaves
• 2-3 cinnamon sticks
• 1 tbsp Cumin seeds
• 3-4 cloves of garlic, chopped
• 1 tbsp chilli powder (spicy kind, not the Hungarian paprika kind)
• 1 tsp turmeric
• salt to taste

Directions

1. 1. In a heavy bottomed saucepan add the mango, sugar and water and let it sit for about 30 minutes and let it rest.
2. 1. Post 30 minutes, let the mixture simmer on a low heat for about 30-40 minutes. Keep stirring. Add water if necessary to maintain consistency.
3. 1. Now add the spices and salt and let it simmer away for the next 10-15 minutes.
4. 1. Let it cool and transfer to a sterilised jar.
5. 1. This can be refrigerated but is best had at room temperature.

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