Best Banana Chutney Recipes

GRILLED FISH WITH CILANTRO CHUTNEY IN BANANA LEAVES

Steps:

• Prepare grill.
• Make chutney:
• Finely chop ginger, garlic, chile, and coconut in a food processor. Add cilantro and mint and process until chopped. Add vinegar, sugar, and salt and blend chutney well.
• Prepare fish:
• Cut banana leaves into 6 sheets (12 by 10 inches each). Arrange in a stack with a short side nearest you.
• Season fillets on both sides with salt and pepper. Spread 1 slightly rounded tablespoon cilantro chutney on top of a fillet, then invert onto center of a banana leaf, arranging fillet crosswise. Spread another slightly rounded tablespoon of chutney on top of fish. Fold bottom edge of leaf over fish and fold in sides over fish, then fold package away from you, enclosing fish. Tie package (in both directions) with a 24-inch piece of kitchen string. Repeat with remaining fillets, chutney, and banana leaves.
• Grill fish, turning over once, until cooked through, 8 to 10 minutes (untie 1 package to check doneness). Cut string before serving and transfer packages to 6 plates. The banana leaves are inedible, but we think they make a nice presentation.

STEAMED WILD STRIPED BASS WITH COCONUT RICE AND APPLE-BANANA CHUTNEY

Steps:

• Cut 4 to 6 shallow slits into the skin side of each fish fillet. Place 4 large squares of plastic wrap on a flat surface and sprinkle the center of each with 1/2 tablespoon of olive oil. Lay a piece of fish, skin-side up, on each square. Top each with another 1/2 tablespoon oil. Season with salt and pepper. Divide the garlic among the fish, pressing into the slits. Sprinkle each piece with a pinch of cinnamon and cloves. Loosely wrap the fish in the plastic and refrigerate.
• In a large pan with a lid, combine the rice, rice milk, coconut cream, shredded coconut, bay leaves, chili and 2 teaspoons coarse kosher salt (or 1 teaspoon regular salt). Let sit for 30 minutes, then cover the pan, bring to a boil, reduce the heat to low and simmer for 17 minutes. Turn off the heat and let sit for 5 to 10 minutes. Stir in the chives.
• Meanwhile, to make the chutney, add the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and the butter to a sauté pan. Place over medium heat and, when hot, add the onion, curry powder and turmeric. Cook, stirring, until the onion is translucent, 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Add the apple and banana and cook 2 minutes longer, until the apple is soft around the edges but still crisp. Transfer the chutney to a serving bowl.
• Fill a saucepan large enough to hold a steamer basket with 1 inch of water. Bring to a simmer. Place the wrapped fish in the basket. Lower the basket into the pan and cover. Steam the fish for 5 minutes, turn the pieces and steam until just cooked through, about 5 minutes more.
• To serve, remove the plastic from the fish. Spread the rice on a large platter, top with the fish and its cooking juices and serve with the chutney on the side.

QUICK AND EASY BANANA MANGO CHUTNEY

Steps:

• In medium saucepan, combine first seven ingredients.
• Bring to a boil over medium heat, then reduce heat and simmer one minute.
• Add green bananas and half the diced mango, stir well to combine and simmer uncovered for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally until thick and bananas are tender.
• Remove from heat and add remaining banana and mango, along with the raisins.
• Stir well to combine, cover and let stand for 30 minutes.
• To make ginger juice: place peeled and chopped fresh ginger in a Magic Bullet type blender jar, add small amount of water (just enuf to blend), blend till liquefied and strain into glass container. Refrigerate. Use for cooking, add to lemonade, or dilute for a refreshing tea. It will turn a tan color but that's perfectly ok.

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.

SPICE- CRUSTED PORK TENDERLOINS WITH BANANA- DATE CHUTNEY

Steps:

• Chutney:.
• In a small saucepan, heat oil over medium heat until hot but not smoking; add the onions and saute', stirring occasionally, 3 to 4 minutes, until soft.
• Add the ginger and dates and saute' for 1 minute more, stirring a couple of times; add the bananas, red pepper flakes, molasses, and lemon juice, bring to a boil and simmer until most of the liquid has evaporated (about 7-10 minutes).
• Remove from heat, stir in the mint, and season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Tenderloins:.
• Sprinkle generously with salt and pepper.
• Combine olive oil, garlic, fennel seeds, cumin seeds, and cinnamon and mix well; coat tenderloins generously with this mixture.
• Grill over a hot fire, turning once or twice, until they develop a nice brown, crusty sear on the outside (about 5 minutes); once they are well seared, move to a side of the grill where the heat is low.
• Cook, turning occasionally, for 10 to 12 minutes (mine took longer, but they were on the large side for tenderloins); the meat should be light pink in the center.
• Remove from grill and let rest for 5 minutes; slice on the bias and serve with Banana-Date Chutney.
• Note: The chutney will keep, covered and refrigerated, for about a week.

STEAMED WILD STRIPED BASS WITH COCONUT RICE AND APPLE-BANANA CHUTNEY

Steps:

• 1. Cut 4 to 6 shallow slits into the skin side of each fish fillet. Place 4 large squares of plastic wrap on a flat surface and sprinkle the center of each with ½ tablespoon of olive oil. Lay a piece of fish, skin-side up, on each square. Top each with another ½ tablespoon oil. Season with salt and pepper. Divide the garlic among the fish, pressing into the slits. Sprinkle each piece with a pinch of cinnamon and cloves. Loosely wrap the fish in the plastic and refrigerate. 2. In a large pan with a lid, combine the rice, rice milk, coconut cream, shredded coconut, bay leaves, chili and 2 teaspoons coarse kosher salt (or 1 teaspoon regular salt). Let sit for 30 minutes, then cover the pan, bring to a boil, reduce the heat to low and simmer for 17 minutes. Turn off the heat and let sit for 5 to 10 minutes. Stir in the chives. 3. Meanwhile, to make the chutney, add the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and the butter to a sauté pan. Place over medium heat and, when hot, add the onion, curry powder and turmeric. Cook, stirring, until the onion is translucent, 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Add the apple and banana and cook 2 minutes longer, until the apple is soft around the edges but still crisp. Transfer the chutney to a serving bowl. 4. Fill a saucepan large enough to hold a steamer basket with 1 inch of water. Bring to a simmer. Place the wrapped fish in the basket. Lower the basket into the pan and cover. Steam the fish for 5 minutes, turn the pieces and steam until just cooked through, about 5 minutes more. 5. To serve, remove the plastic from the fish. Spread the rice on a large platter, top with the fish and its cooking juices and serve with the chutney on the side.

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.

LOW FAT CHICKEN TANDOORI CHUTNEY & BANANA PIZZA

Steps:

• Cut chicken into slices; place in ziploc bag to marinate overnight.
• Combine 1st 7 ingredients; combine with chicken in ziplock bag.
• NOTE: Omitted salt from recipe suggested; feel free to add 1/4 teaspoons.
• On wholegrain tortilla, spread chutney as a base, sliced chicken, banana sliced thinly, handful of rocket, crumbled feta and top with coriander.
• On flat tray lined with al foil, place pizza into oven for about 10 - 12 minutes until feta turns light brown.
• ENJOY!
• NOTE: You will not use 150g of sliced chicken on one tortilla; can use up to 450 g of sliced chicken re the marinade.
• NOTE: I used vanilla no fat yogurt for extra taste and smoked hungarian paprika as well as HOT Bengal chutney (store bought).

MANGO AND BANANA CHUTNEY

Steps:

• Saute onion in oil until clear, 4-5 minutes.
• Add mango and cook 2 minutes over medium heat.
• Add vinegar and oj and bring to simmer and simmer 10 minutes.
• Add everything else and bring back to a simmer.
• Remove from heat and cool if storing in fridge up to 2 weeks.
• Otherwise process safely for canning.

BAKED CHILEAN SEA BASS WITH BANANA CHUTNEY

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a medium bowl, combine bananas, garlic, lime juice, cilantro, and cumin. Stir in fish sauce. Place fish fillets in a 15" x 10" x 2" glass baking dish. Top each fillet with about ¼ cup of banana chutney. Sprinkle peanuts evenly over top. Bake for 12-15 minutes until fish flakes easily with a fork. Transfer to serving platter and garnish with cilantro sprigs and lime slices, if desired.

BANANA LEAF STEAMED BASS W CILANTRO CHUTNEY

Steps:

• 1. For the Chutney Place all ingredients in food processor and process until well combined. Place in refrigerator and leave for 2 hours for flavors to meld.
• 2. Lay out the banana leaves and cut into 4 pieces. Brush each piece with olive oil. Lay 2 filet on each banana leaf then add salt and pepper. Place the one filet on top of the other one. Cover the top with some of the Chutney. Wrap the banana leaf around the fish opposite side to opposite side to make a square sealed package. Secure with toothpicks Repeat until you have 4 packages
• 3. I used a bamboo steamer. Bring a pot of water to a boil Top the pot with a bamboo steamer. If you have a double one place two packages in each one or steam in batches. Steam for 20 minutes if you have a double steamer half way through switch the baskets so the top one is on the bottom.

CUBAN AHI WITH BANANA-MANGO CHUTNEY

Steps:

• Combine vinegar, sugar, curry powder, pepper, cinnamon and minced garlic in a saucepan.
• Heat to simmer, stirring and cook for 1 minute.
• Peel 4 bananas, slice and add to saucepan.
• Add 1 cup diced mangoes.
• Heat fruit mixture and simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes, stirring occasionally until mixture thickens.
• Slice and add remaining bananas to chutney.
• Add remaining diced mangoes and raisins.
• Stir to mix well, remove from heat, cover and let stand 30 minutes.
• In a hot, non-stick saute pan or grill, sear Ahi steaks until dark brown on all four sides, keeping them rare in the center.
• Serve chutney over seared Ahi steaks with a rice dish, vegetable and a lovely salad, oc course being topped off with a decadent dessert!
• Enjoy!

BANANA CHUTNEY

Steps:

• Mince ginger and place in a large heavy-bottom non-reactive saucepan. Add all remaining ingredients. Bring mixture to a boil over high heat, stirring constantly. Reduce heat and simmer 30-35 mins, or until mixture is thick and resembles preserves. Spoon into glass bowl and refrigerate. Chutney will keep about 2 weeks in refrigerator.

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.

CHICKEN WITH COCONUT CHUTNEY IN BANANA LEAVES

Steps:

• Make 3 slashes on both sides of each chicken breast.
• Then rub the papaya paste on the chicken breasts.
• Keep it aside for 20 minutes.
• In a blender, now puree the mint, corriander, garlic, green chillies, ginger, coconut, lime juice, coconut cream and cumin together.
• Add salt to taste.
• Cut each banana leaf into a 32cm X 32 cm square.
• Boil water in a large pan.
• Hold the banana leaf with tongs and dip each leaf{one at a time} in boiling water.
• Remove the leaf immediately from the water.
• Rinse it in a large bowl of cold water.
• Dry it with a paper towel.
• The leaves should be soft enough to fold.
• Place each chicken breast in the centre of 1 banana leaf.
• Spread the pureed coconut mixture over the top side of the chicken breast.
• Sprinkle the chopped lemon rind over it.
• Fold the opposite sides of the banana leaf over each chicken breast.
• Arrange the banana packets{seam side down} in a single layer in a steamer.
• Place the steamer over a pan of boiling water.
• Cover the steamer.
• Cook for 20 minutes or until the chicken is tender.
• Arrange the unopened banana leaf packets in a serving dish, leaving them to be opened by guests just before eating.
• Enjoy!