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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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