Mango chutney jamaica

1 1/2 pints

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
poundsHard green unripe mangoes cut into medium-size dice
1tablespoonSalt
¼poundsRipe tamarinds
1cupMalt vinegar
½cupLight brown sugar
¼cupFresh ginger peeled and chopped
¼cupSeedless raisins
½teaspoonGround allspice
3Hot dried red peppers roughly crumbled

Directions

Peel mangoes and cut flesh off the seeds.

Mix with salt and set aside for 2 hours.

Pick the shell off the tamarinds. Cover with ¬ cup boiling water, allow to stand for about half and hour, then force the pulp through a sieve. discard the seeds.

Drain mangoes thoroughly, discard liquid and put into a large heavy saucepan with the other ingredients; simmer, stirring from time to time, until the mixture is thick and the mangoes are tender, about half and hour. The mango pieces should not disintegrate.

Pour into sterilized jars. use with curries and cold meats.

Submitted By DIANE LAZARUS On 01-13-95