Best mango chutney, according to chefs
Three picks, each tied to a named taster and a public source — from Jaya Saxena and Atul Kochhar. Recommendations come from telegraph.co.uk and eater.com.
International Pantry · The ranking
- 1Top pick
Geeta’s Premium Mango Chutney
Chosen by- Atul KochharChef; Michelin-starred at Tamarind and Benares (London)
- Jaya SaxenaWriter, Eater
Also chosen by- Jaya Saxena · Writer, Eater source ↗
In Kochhar’s blind test of 10 supermarket chutneys for The Telegraph, the Michelin-starred chef singled out its chunks: “I love the large chunks of mango in this – chunky bits always improve a chutney… This has a great flavour and a nice, deep colour.” Eater’s Jaya Saxena calls it “a thick jam with chunks of mango and whole spices and garlic cloves.” Sold at Whole Foods and on Amazon.
- 2
Patak’s Mango Chutney (Sweet or Major Grey)
Chosen by- Atul KochharChef; Michelin-starred at Tamarind and Benares (London)
- Jaya SaxenaWriter, Eater
Also chosen by- Jaya Saxena · Writer, Eater source ↗
Kochhar’s runner-up: “Whole cumin seeds and flecks of chilli give this a good flavour. It would make a great store-cupboard staple.” Saxena picks Patak’s Major Grey as the classic smooth, ginger-heavy mango jam for toast, dipping or even vanilla ice cream. The easiest jar to find in US supermarkets.
- 3
Brooklyn Delhi Mango Chutney
Chosen by- Jaya SaxenaWriter, Eater
Saxena’s Major Grey–style pick, with a consistency “more similar to fruit butter than jam”: great with cheddar on toast or roti, and it melts into butter and sauces. Made by chef and author Chitra Agrawal; there’s a spicy version with Kashmiri chile. Ships nationally and sold at Whole Foods.
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Questions, answered
- What is the best mango chutney, according to chefs?
- MyTastr’s top pick is Geeta’s Premium Mango Chutney, chosen by Atul Kochhar (chef, Benares · London); Jaya Saxena (Eater). In Kochhar’s blind test of 10 supermarket chutneys for The Telegraph, the Michelin-starred chef singled out its chunks: “I love the large chunks of mango in this – chunky bits always improve a chutney… This has a great flavour and a nice, deep colour.” Eater’s Jaya Saxena calls it “a thick jam with chunks of mango and whole spices and garlic cloves.” Sold at Whole Foods and on Amazon. Source: telegraph.co.uk ↗
- What are the other top picks for mango chutney?
- No. 2 is Patak’s Mango Chutney (Sweet or Major Grey), chosen by Atul Kochhar (chef, Benares · London); Jaya Saxena (Eater). No. 3 is Brooklyn Delhi Mango Chutney, chosen by Jaya Saxena (Eater). Each card above links to the original source.
- How does MyTastr choose these picks?
- Every pick is tied to a named chef, cookbook author or food expert and links to the public interview, panel or article it came from. We survey dozens, often hundreds, of top chefs, food writers and critics, and order reflects how often and how strongly a brand is recommended. Only organic recommendations count — paid endorsements don’t — and brands can’t buy a spot. Read how we pick.
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