Our summer meals are incomplete without the sweet and sour mango chutney (aam ki chutney) on the side. It is very popular in Bengali cuisine too, however, in other seasons, Bengalis whet their craving for the chutney with amra chutney. Just like aam ki chutney, amra chutney offers a delectable sweet, and sour, and spicy taste, which makes the whole meal better. Amra or wild mango or hog plum looks and tastes like raw mango. It is usually fashioned into chutney, pickle or a curry for main meal in Bengali households. If you are also missing your favourite mango chutney in the winter season, this recipe is for you.
Besides contributing its great flavours to a Bengali spread, this tropical fruit also imparts its many health benefits. This fruit is known to help maintain sound digestive system, easing constipation and other bowel issues. Amra is also rich in immunity-boosting vitamin C, and the high amount of antioxidants present in it help prevent common flus and illnesses.
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Bengali Amra Chutney Recipe I How To Make Amra Chutney At Home:
This chutney is very easy to make. You may find different variations of this recipe but here we are sharing a simple recipe of amra chutney that you can easily make at home. This recipe uses panch foron masala - a special Bengali spice mixture. If you don't have it, you can skip it and make this chutney with just salt, sugar and whole red chillies. It tastes just as good.
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Do make this Bengali specialty and enjoy your winter meals.