Sweet Mango Chutney

INGREDIENTS:

2 mangoes

2 tablespoon salt

Water to cover

2 cups sugar

2 1/2 cups white vinegar

1 piece fresh ginger, peeled and finely chopped

6 garlic cloves, finely chopped

1 teaspoon chili flakes

2/3 cup chopped, pitted dates

2/3 cup raisins

METHOD:

Peel and chop the mangoes. Place in a bowl with salt. Pour in enough water to cover and let stand for 2-3 hours. Strain, discarding the liquid. Place sugar and vinegar in a saucepan and bring to a boil, stirring until sugar has dissolved. Add mangoes to the sugar-vinegar syrup with all remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for about 1-1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally, or until chutney is of a thick consistency. Ladle the chutney into warm, sterilized jars. Cool and seal. Will keep indefinitely.