Tamarind Banana Chutney

• kg bananas, chopped (or 2.5 kilos mixed fruit such as bananas, starfruit & papaya)↗2 1⁄2
• cup tamarind pulp1 - 1 1⁄2
• g onions, chopped↗500 g
• cloves crushed garlic2
• tablespoon grated ginger1
• teaspoons salt↗2
• teaspoon ground cumin↗1
• teaspoon ground cinnamon↗1
• teaspoon ground cloves↗1
• teaspoon dry crushed red pepper (to taste)↗1
• cups white sugar↗4
• cups white wine vinegar↗3

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Combine all ingredients in heavy bottomed, non-aluminium saucepan pan, stir well.

2. 2

   Boil gently, stirring often, for 2 hours till thick and jam-like.

3. 3

   Take special care towards the final stages to ensure that chutney does not stick and burn.

4. 4

   Pack in sterlisized jars, seal while hot.

5. 5

   Refrigerate after opening.