1 kg of green mango, seedless, cut into 1 cm cubes
8 banana leaves or nanica, cut into slices
2 large onions, chopped
1 cup white grape paste
1/2 cup brown sugar (packed in a cup)
1/4 cup grated ginger
1 tablespoon mustard seeds
1/2 teaspoon red cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
2 Ceylon cinnamon sticks (9 cm each)
1 1/4 cups chopped nuts
1 kg of green mango, seedless, cut into 1 cm cubes
8 banana leaves or nanica, cut into slices
2 large onions, chopped
1 cup white grape paste
1/2 cup brown sugar (packed in a cup)
1/4 cup grated ginger
1 tablespoon mustard seeds
1/2 teaspoon red cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
2 Ceylon cinnamon sticks (9 cm each)
1 1/4 cups chopped nuts
Combine all ingredients except nuts - in a non-aluminum pot - and bring to a boil
Reduce heat, cover partially and cook for 1 hour or until the mixture thickens, stirring occasionally
Strain and continue cooking, stirring always for 15 minutes or until the mixture reaches a consistency of jelly
Add the nuts and cook for another 5 minutes
Serve at room temperature
Makes 24 portions (5 cups).