Tamarind Banana Chutney Food

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.

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.

RAISIN AND TAMARIND CHUTNEY

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in a blender or processor, and puree, scraping down as needed, until there are no lumps left.
• Add a little bit more water as needed to make a mixture that is thick but not stiff.

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.

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:

• 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.

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.