Tamarind Banana Chutney Recipes

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.

SWEET TAMARIND CHUTNEY

Steps:

• Add seedless tamarind in a pan and add 1.5 (12 oz) cups water to it.Put it on heat and bring to boil. As soon as it comes to boil, turn off heat, cover the pan with a plate and let it remain like that for 25 to 30 minutes.
• Then transfer mixture to a blender and blend to a fine paste.
• Sieve the mixture using a strainer to get rid of all the fiber. Add additional 1/2 cup (4 oz) water while sieving the mixture.
• Now heat oil in a kadai/wok on medium heat. Add cumin seeds and hing and let the cumin seeds splutter.
• Add in the prepared tamarind paste and mix. I added 1/4 cup (2 oz) more water here (so total water added is 2 1/4 cups= 1.5 cups (initially) + 1/2 cup (while sieving) + 1/4 cup (after adding tamarind paste to pan). Mix well.
• Add jaggery, sugar and mix until the jaggery and sugar dissolve, around 2 to 3 minutes.
• Then add cumin powder, kashmiri red chili powder, kala namak, salt, ginger powder and red chili powder. Mix everything well.
• Simmer the chutney on medium heat for around 6 minutes until the chutney thickens. Taste test and adjust sweetness accordingly. Also you can simmer more for thicker chutney. I don't like it super thick so this was perfect for me.Let the chutney cool down and then store in an airtight glass container in the refrigerator. Serve sweet tamarind chutney with samosa, chaats etc.

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.

SWEET & SAVORY BANANA CHUTNEY

Steps:

• Except for the coconut and the rum put all the other ingredients in a large pan, mix well, put on the stove and bring to the boil, stirring at regular intervals.
• Leave to simmer for approx 20-25 minutes, don’t forget to stir, and then add the coconut and the rum.
• Cook for another 10 minutes until the chutney has thickened and turned a dark color Remove the cinnamon stick.
• Put into warm clean jars, seal, and label when cold.
• Let mature for at least 4 weeks and keep in a cool dark place.

TAMARIND BANANA CHUTNEY

Steps:

• 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.