Ingredients

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* 3 lbs semi-ripe mangoes (about 4)
* 2-1/2 lbs white sugar
* 4 oz fresh ginger
* 3 oz garlic
* 1 level teaspoon chili powder
* 12 cloves
* 2 or 3 sticks cinnamon
* 2 oz raisins (optional)
* 2 oz slivered almonds (optional)
* 1-1/2 pints cider vinegar
* salt to taste (1-1/2 oz)

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Method :

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Skin mangoes and slice flesh into one- to two-inch thin slices. Then cook together with sugar until sugar is dissolved. Add all other ingredients and let boil gently for approx. half an hour.