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                          GINGER-BANANA CHUTNEY

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Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Relishes                         Jams

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1       lb           Onions, chopped
   6                    Ripe bananas, put through a
                        Food mill
     3/4   lb           Pitted dates, chopped
   1 1/2   c            Cider vinegar
     1/4   lb           Crystallized ginger, minced
     1/2   lb           Raisins, chopped
   2       c            Fresh or unsweetened canned
                        Pineapple juice
   1       t            Salt
   2       ts           Curry powder

  Most people think of Trinidad, Guyana, and Martinique
  when they think of East Indian influences on Caribbean
  cooking. Jamaica, however, has had its share of that
  influence as well, as proved by this chutney that is
  prepared from bananas and ginger. Makes about 3 1/2
  cups. Place the onions, bananas, dates, and vinegar in
  a nonreactive saucepan. Stir them to mix well and cook
  over low heat for 20 minutes. Add the remaining
  ingredients and stir to make sure they are well
  combined. Continue to cook until the chutney has a
  jamlike consistency. Remove from the heat and place in
  sterilized jars. This chutney can accompany cold
  meats, grilled meats and, of course, curries. It will
  keep for 3 weeks in the refrigerator.
 


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