Major Grey Chutney Dip Food

MANGO CHUTNEY SPREAD

Steps:

• Mix together cream cheese and curry, spread on serving plate.
• Carefully spread chutney over cream cheese layer.
• Sprinkle with green onions, pecans and bacon. Cover, refrigerate until serving.

MAJOR GREYS ARMY CHUTNEY

Steps:

• Peel the mangoes and cut them into i/2 -inch segments.
• Sprinkle well with the coarse salt and let stand overnight. Wash off the salt in the morning.
• Boil the green gingerroot in water for 30 minutes, then drain.
• Tie the spices in a muslin bag large enough to allow swelling.
• Put the vinegar in a heavy kettle and add the spice bag, sugar and drained gingerroot. Simmer gently for 30 minutes, stirring often.
• Add the onions, garlic, raisins, currants and chilies.
• Add half of the mangoes and simmer for 2 hours, stirring and watching carefully.
• Add the almonds and preserved gingerroot and the rest of the mangoes.
• Simmer for another 2 hours, or until the mixture is as thick as jam.
• Remove the spice bag.
• Arrange the fruit and other ingredients in a tasteful manner in hot sterilized jars, with almonds and raisins showing through the glass.
• Seal.
• Stand in a cool place for several weeks before using.
• This chutney can be kept for years.

CURRY DIP WITH CREAM CHEESE

Steps:

• Mix cream cheese, chutney, almonds, curry powder, and dry mustard well. Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.

MAJOR GREY'S DELIGHTFUL DIP

Steps:

• Blend cheeses with curry powder and sherry until creamy. Spread in an even layer on the bottom of a 9-inch quiche dish or pie plate. Spread chutney on top of cheese mixture. Top with bacon, then scallions. Serve at room temperature with sturdy crackers.

MAJOR GREY CHICKEN CURRY

Steps:

• Fry onion in oil until translucent but not brown. Whisk in curry powder. Cook for 2 minutes. Whisk in pureed chutney and the cream. Add salt to taste.
• Saute sliced chicken breast in a small amount of oil until cooked halfway through, about 3 minutes. Add sauce and simmer until chicken is cooked through, about 10 minutes. Garnish with green onions and serve.
• This is great served over jasmine or basmati rice.

CREAM CHEESE DIP WITH CHUTNEY

Steps:

• Put slices of bacon into a medium skillet and cook over medium heat, turning occasionally, until crisp, 5 to 8 minutes. Transfer bacon to paper towels to let drain, then crumble and set aside.
• Put butter, cream cheese and cheddar cheese into a medium bowl and mix with a wooden spoon until well combined.
• Transfer cheese mixture to a serving bowl and smooth out top with back of spoon.
• Spread chutney over cheese mixture and scatter bacon and scallions on top.
• Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until well chilled, 2-3 hours.
• Allow dip to rest 1 hour at room temperature before serving. Serve with crackers, if you like.

MAJOR GREY'S CHUTNEY CHEESE BALL WITH CHERRIES AND PECANS

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine chutney, cream cheese and cherries.
• Chill until firm.
• Shape into a ball and roll in pecans.
• Serve with assorted crackers, fruits and vegetables.
• Yield: 1 cheese ball.