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SWEET MANGO CHUTNEY

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My friend, Diane, requested a recipe for a sweet mango chutney. In my part of India we only make hot and savory mango "pickle". Chutney is usually a thick coconut or herbaceous condiment. I had to do a bit of research and testing in order to come up with a recipe that was to my satisfaction. My first attempt was far too spicy, so it was back to the drawing board. The scent of spices and mangoes permeated our home for days. Major Grey Mango Chutney, which is the condiment that most people are familiar with, is supposedly created by a 19th century British Army officer. It is much sweeter than Indian chutneys and not as spicy.  I have chosen a  recipe that is sweet, yet has a little heat, as well. I tested it on my family, as a  marinade for a rotisserie chicken, and added it to Asian noodles, substituting it for Hoisin sauce. Try it on toast with some cream cheese. And of course, as Major Grey intended, accompany it with a nicely spiced curry. Diane, I hope this is to your liki