Here’s a vibrant Tropical Mango Hot Sauce / Dip that works beautifully as a dipping sauce, glaze, sandwich spread, grilled seafood accompaniment, or appetizer dip.

Tropical Mango Hot Sauce

Ingredients

• 2 ripe mangoes, peeled and diced (about 2 cups)
• 2-3 fresh red chilies (bird’s eye or Thai chilies), chopped
• 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
• 3 tbsp pineapple juice
• 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
• 2 tbsp white vinegar or apple cider vinegar
• 1 tbsp honey (optional)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp grated fresh ginger
• ½ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp olive oil

Method

1. Heat olive oil in a saucepan.
2. Sauté garlic and ginger for 30 seconds.
3. Add bell pepper and chilies; cook for 2-3 minutes.
4. Add mango, pineapple juice, vinegar, salt, pepper, and honey.
5. Simmer for 10-12 minutes until fruit softens.
6. Blend until smooth.
7. Return to pan and cook for 2-3 minutes to adjust consistency.
8. Stir in lime juice and cool.

For a Creamy Dip Version

Mix:

• 1 cup tropical mango hot sauce
• ½ cup Greek yogurt or hung curd
• 1 tbsp finely chopped cilantro
• 1 tsp lime zest

Serve chilled.

Moti Mahal-Style Gourmet Version

For a restaurant-quality signature dip:

• Add 1 tbsp roasted habanero chili paste.
• Add ½ tsp smoked paprika.
• Finish with a pinch of roasted cumin powder.
• Fold in finely diced fresh pineapple and red onion just before serving for texture.

Serving Suggestions

• Tandoori prawns
• Chicken tikka
• Paneer tikka
• Crispy lotus stem
• Nachos and chips
• Grilled fish
• Burgers and wraps