Chutneys, Pickles and Relishes Recipes - Fruity Tamarind Chutney

Ingredients

• 100g/4 oz dry tamarind

• 300ml/1/2 pt water

• 225g/8oz sugar

• 5ml/1 tsp garam masala

• 5ml/1 tsp ground roasted cumin

• 2.5ml/1/2 tsp ground red chili

• salt

• 100g/4 oz apples, peeled and chopped

• 150g/5 oz peach, peeled and chopped

• 2 bananas, sliced

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Method:

1. Soak the tamarind overnight in the water or boil it for 15 minutes over a medium-low heat.

2. Sieve the pulp and discard the seeds and sticks; the waste should not exceed 15ml/1 tbsp. Place the pulp, sugar and spices in a pan over a high heat, bring to the boil then simmer gently for 10 minutes.

3. Add the apple and peach and cook for a further 2-3 minutes. Add the banana and cook for 1 minute. Leave to cool then spoon into airtight jars.