Tamarind Banana Chutney Recipes

TAMARIND CHUTNEY

Steps:

• In a medium sauté pan, heat the oil over medium until it glistens, about 1 minute. Add the cumin, coriander, fennel and red-pepper flakes, and sauté until aromatic and lightly browned, about 2 minutes.
• Add the tamarind, jaggery, raisins, dates and fresh ginger, increase the heat to medium-high and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium, and cook until the sauce is thick and coats the back of a spoon, about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally with a wooden spoon to prevent scorching and to encourage the flavors to mingle.
• Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the chaat masala, ground ginger and kala namak. Transfer the chutney to a food processor or blender and blend on high speed until smooth, adding a little water if needed to create a thick but pourable consistency.
• Taste and season with kosher salt. The chutney will keep in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

SWEET TAMARIND CHUTNEY

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the cumin seeds, ginger, cayenne pepper, fennel seeds, asafoetida powder, and garam masala; cook and stir for about 2 minutes to release the flavors.
• Stir the water into the pan with the spices along with the sugar and tamarind paste. Bring to a boil, then simmer over low heat until the mixture turns a deep chocolaty brown and is thick enough to coat the back of a metal spoon. This should take 20 to 30 minutes. The sauce will be thin, but it will thicken upon cooling.

BANANA CHUTNEY

Steps:

• Soak . block compressed tamarind in 2 1/2 - 3 cups boiling water till tamarind is soft, pass through a sieve to extract pulp. You will need 1 to 1 1/2 cups of pulp.
• Combine all ingredients in heavy bottomed, non-aluminium saucepan pan, stir well. Boil gently, stirring often, for 2 hours till thick and jam-like.
• Take special care towards the final stages to ensure that chutney does not stick and burn.
• Pack in sterlisized jars, seal while hot. Refrigerate after opening.

BANANA CHUTNEY

Steps:

• Mash the bananas with a fork or potato masher, but not too thoroughly.
• Leave a few lumps.
• Place the mashed bananas in a small, nonreactive saucepan.
• Add the lemon juice, lemon rind, and cloves.
• Bring the mixture to a boil and then simmer gently, stirring occasionally, for about 15 minutes.
• Use a heat diffuser if needed to prevent sticking.
• While simmering, the bananas will slowly heave up into mounds and then spout little puffs of steam, like simmering oatmeal.
• Pour the chutney into a clean jar, cover, and refrigerate.
• It will keep in the refrigerator for a couple of weeks.

BANANA CHUTNEY

Steps:

• Peel bananas and chop into small pieces.
• Stone and chop the dates and chop the ginger.
• Put all the prepared ingredients in a pot with the vinegar, lime and orange zest and juice, and bring to a boil.
• Lower the heat and simmer, stirring occasionally with a wooden spoon for 30 minutes.
• Add the remaining ingredients and stir ober a low heat until the sugar has completely dissolved.
• Return to the boil and simmer, stirring frequently for a further 10-15 minutes, or until the chutney has reduced and thickened.
• Spoon the chutney into warmed sterilixed jars to within 3 mm of the top.
• Seal the jars and label.
• Store in a cool dark place for 1-2 months before using to allow the flavours to develop.