Banana Curry Chutney

Banana Curry Chutney is a traditional South African recipe for a classic chutney-like preserve of bananas, bell peppers, onions and sultanas cooked in spiced and sweetened vinegar before potting and storing. The full recipe is presented here and I hope you enjoy this classic South African version of: Banana Curry Chutney.

prep time

20 minutes

cook time

60 minutes

Total Time:

80 minutes

Additional Time:

(+3 weeks maturing)

Makes:

3 jars

Rating:

Tags : Spice Recipes Vegetable Recipes South-africa Recipes

Ingredients:

850g bananas (weighed after peeling), sliced
2 green bell peppers, finely chopped
2 onions, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
240g sultanas
2 tsp sea salt
1/4 tsp freshly-ground black pepper
2 tsp curry powder
1 tsp ground turmeric
1/2 tsp dried thyme, crumbled
pinch of ground cloves
900ml white vinegar
400g sugar

Method:

Combine all the ingredients in a heavy-based saucepan and gently bring to a simmer, stirring constantly to prevent burning. Continue simmering gently, stirring all the while, for 1 hour then take off the heat and ladle the chutney into cleaned and sterilized jars that have been warmed in the oven.

Seal with vinegar-proof lids and set aside to cool completely before storing in a cool dark, cupboard. Allow to mature for at least 3 weeks before using.