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Spicy Banana & Mango Chutney

Updated: 4th March 2024 · Published: 9th October 2015 

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Faced with a glut of very ripe bananas recently and having no room in the freezer I decided the best way of using them up would be in a chutney.

As a child we always used to have sliced bananas and mango chutney with our curries so I decided to do a fusion of these flavours. I also added some spices for a bit of heat, orange for sweetness and lime for a bit of zing!

You do have to wait for 6 – 8 weeks for the flavours to mature but it’s well worth the wait! If you make my Spicy Banana & Mango Chutney this month you could be handing it out as Christmas presents or eating it with your festive cheeseboard!

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We’ve been enjoying this chutney with all our curries as it really marries off well but it’s also great on a cracker with some Cheddar cheese.

If you had fresh mango you could put that in but I just happened to have a packet of baked mango that needed using up.

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Here are a few more chutneys you might like to try:

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  • Kavey’s Apple Date & Ginger Chutney – Kavey Eats
  • Chunky Plum & Apricot Chutney – Tinned Tomatoes
  • Spiced Cranberry Chutney – Supper in the Suburbs
  • Cardamom Spiced Apricot & Rhubarb Chutney – Recipes from a Pantry
  • Spicy Green Tomato & Apple Chutney – Cooksister

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Spicy Banana & Mango Chutney

Spicy Banana & Mango Chutney – the perfect accompaniment to any curry or cheeseboard.
Course Snack
Cuisine Indian
Servings 1 600 ml
Author Camilla Hawkins

Ingredients

  • ½ tsp Cumin seeds
  • 500 ml Distilled vinegar
  • 500 ml water
  • 325 g Light brown Muscovado sugar
  • 1.25 kg Bananas peeled and sliced
  • 100 g Raisins
  • 200 g Dried mango diced if not already
  • 325 g Cooking apples Bramleys, peeled and diced
  • 2 tsp Ground ginger
  • ½ tsp Salt
  • ½ tsp Hot chilli powder
  • 1 ½ tsp Ground mace
  • 1 Orange juice and zest
  • 1 Lime juice and zest

Instructions

  • Dry fry the cumin seeds in the base of a preserving pan, stirring constantly for about a minute until golden.
  • Add the vinegar and water plus all the other ingredients except the lime juice and zest.
  • Cook over a low heat, stirring, to dissolve the sugar.
  • Bring slowly to the boil.
  • Lower heat to a simmer, keep stirring, (you don’t want it to stick) and cook for 45 minutes or until there’s just a single layer of liquid on the surface.
  • Add lime juice and zest and simmer, still stirring, for another 5 minutes.
  • Ladle into hot sterilized jars and seal immediately, labelling when cool. (I used 3 x 500 ml jars with a little spare).
  • Store in a cool, dark place for 6 – 8 weeks before using.
  • Refrigerate after opening.

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  1. Amy Fidler

    12/02/2017 at 9:56 am

    Perfect paired with a curry xx

    Reply
    • Camilla

      12/02/2017 at 7:28 pm

      Exactly right-)

      Reply
  2. Helen Moulden

    10/02/2017 at 2:16 pm

    Lovely recipe. Like the fact that it is spicy too!

    Reply
    • Camilla

      10/02/2017 at 10:13 pm

      Thanks Helen:-)

      Reply
  3. Lisa Williams

    22/12/2015 at 12:22 pm

    such a great idea … yet again 🙂 I will def be sneaking this onto my cheeseboard for the boxing day/New years buffet 🙂

    Reply
    • Camilla

      22/12/2015 at 7:05 pm

      Great:-)

      Reply
  4. Jane Willis

    25/10/2015 at 3:28 pm

    This looks delicious – I haven’t thought of using dried mango in a chutney. We love mango chutneys though and I have everything else needed, so I’ll be making this after my next trip to the shops (mango permitting)
    Jane

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    • Camilla

      25/10/2015 at 10:38 pm

      Fabulous Jane, I used Urban Fruit Mango in mine:)

      Reply
  5. Jennifer Haden

    25/10/2015 at 9:00 am

    Love the sound of this! the combo of the fruits and all the spices sounds so different and unique, I think my hubby would love something like this

    Reply
    • Camilla

      25/10/2015 at 11:10 pm

      Thanks Jennifer:)

      Reply
  6. Kate @ Veggie Desserts

    22/10/2015 at 12:59 pm

    What a great, inventive way to use up ripe bananas! Thanks for sharing with No Waste Food Challenge.

    Reply
    • Camilla

      22/10/2015 at 2:59 pm

      Thanks Kate:-)

      Reply
  7. Heather Haigh

    20/10/2015 at 9:19 am

    I would never have thought of putting bananas in a chutney. I’m intrigued.

    Reply
  8. glenn hutton

    19/10/2015 at 11:20 am

    Never thought of adding banana, will give it a go as mango chutney is my favourite accomp.

    Reply
    • Camilla

      19/10/2015 at 11:25 am

      Great Glenn:-)

      Reply
  9. handbar

    18/10/2015 at 10:56 am

    Sounds amazing. I have never tried anything like this so really need to soon.

    Reply
    • Camilla

      18/10/2015 at 11:39 am

      Thanks:-)

      Reply
  10. Helen @ family-friends-food.com

    16/10/2015 at 8:21 pm

    I’d never have thought to put banana in chutney, what a great idea. I bet it’s deliciously fruity 🙂

    Reply
    • Camilla

      16/10/2015 at 10:28 pm

      Thanks Helen, it really is delicious:-)

      Reply
  11. Jessica (Savory Experiments)

    13/10/2015 at 10:51 pm

    Yummy! I love the addition of spicy to two sweet fruits!

    Reply
    • Camilla

      13/10/2015 at 10:59 pm

      Thanks Jessica, yes it works so well:-)

      Reply
  12. Divya Prakash

    13/10/2015 at 2:43 pm

    Love the combination of mango and banana in this chutney. Looks delicious

    Reply
    • Camilla

      13/10/2015 at 2:50 pm

      Thanks Divya:-)

      Reply
  13. Kristen

    12/10/2015 at 6:59 pm

    Never heard of bananas in a chutney. wow, it sounds delicious!

    Reply
    • Camilla

      12/10/2015 at 10:25 pm

      Thanks;-) Now you have:-)

      Reply
  14. Elena

    12/10/2015 at 6:30 pm

    This chutney sounds delicious!!

    Reply
    • Camilla

      12/10/2015 at 10:26 pm

      Thanks Elena, it really is:-)

      Reply
  15. KC the Kitchen Chopper

    12/10/2015 at 3:32 pm

    Wow, this recipe has piqued my curiosity regarding what makes a Chutney a Chutney. Is it the canning/sealing/and waiting time that creates a condiment that is different from a “regular” sauce? The ingredients sound amazing together. Too bad I’d have to wait so long to enjoy!

    Reply
    • Camilla

      12/10/2015 at 5:22 pm

      I imagine it’s any preserved vegetables in a vinegar based sauce that are sealed in sterilized jars, not all have a waiting time. If you use cider vinegar like in my Tomato Chutney you can eat it straight away but distilled vinegar takes time for the flavour to mellow and mature.

      Reply
  16. Claudia | Gourmet Project

    12/10/2015 at 9:10 am

    The banana add sounds clever, will try soon!

    Reply
    • Camilla

      12/10/2015 at 9:26 am

      Thanks Claudia:-)

      Reply
  17. Catherine

    12/10/2015 at 5:57 am

    Dear Camilla, this chutney sounds marvelous! How delicious and flavorful. xo, Catherine

    Reply
    • Camilla

      12/10/2015 at 9:28 am

      Thank you Catherine, we’re certainly enjoying it:-)

      Reply
  18. Sandi (@sandigtweets)

    12/10/2015 at 4:51 am

    I love the spicy twist to this recipe.

    Reply
    • Camilla

      12/10/2015 at 9:28 am

      Thank you Sandi:-)

      Reply
  19. Manila Spoon

    12/10/2015 at 3:10 am

    Wow! This chutney really sounds deliciousness and love that you added bananas, too! Very creative!

    Reply
    • Camilla

      12/10/2015 at 9:30 am

      Thanks Abigail bananas are so versatile;-)

      Reply
  20. peter @feedyoursoultoo

    12/10/2015 at 2:33 am

    This chutney would go good on so many different dishes.

    Reply
    • Camilla

      12/10/2015 at 9:31 am

      I think you’re right Peter:-)

      Reply
  21. christine

    11/10/2015 at 10:56 pm

    I am generally not a huge chutney fan because of the overpowering sweetness in many; however, this sounds like I would enjoy it w/ that little bit of heat to balance out the sweet!

    Reply
    • Camilla

      12/10/2015 at 12:17 am

      Sounds like you would like this one then;-)

      Reply
  22. Stuart Vettese

    11/10/2015 at 8:47 pm

    Oh hello – this would wake up my taste buds alright! Looks tangy and perfect for dipping my Pringles into (hope that’s not sacrilege!!)

    Reply
    • Camilla

      12/10/2015 at 12:18 am

      Whatever floats your boat Stuart:-)

      Reply
  23. Jo of Jo's Kitchen

    11/10/2015 at 8:14 pm

    What a great idea! The chutney looks amazing!

    Reply
    • Camilla

      11/10/2015 at 8:42 pm

      Thanks Jo:-)

      Reply
  24. Jacqueline Meldrum

    11/10/2015 at 12:39 pm

    It looks great Camilla. I’d been about 2 years since I made chutney. I used to make a lot of chutney and jam every Autumn, now I just don’t seem to have time. Thanks for including mine.

    Reply
    • Camilla

      11/10/2015 at 5:16 pm

      Thanks Jacs, that’s a shame but I know what you mean about having time – there is never enough!

      Reply
  25. Diana

    11/10/2015 at 12:24 pm

    I never had a chutney before, not too sure of what exactly is it… But I would love to try it! I have some brown bananas sadly sitting on my kitchen counter, maybe I should try this. x

    Reply
    • Camilla

      11/10/2015 at 5:18 pm

      Wow Diana you must try some!

      Reply
  26. Margot @ Coffee & Vanilla

    10/10/2015 at 9:35 pm

    Perfect addition to any autumn meal! 🙂

    Reply
    • Camilla

      10/10/2015 at 10:53 pm

      Thanks Margot, yes it’ll warm you up:-)

      Reply
  27. Heather

    10/10/2015 at 4:53 pm

    This is totally fun – I like the idea of banana and mango getting some spice! YUM

    Reply
    • Camilla

      10/10/2015 at 5:56 pm

      Thanks Heather:-)

      Reply
  28. Katie Bryson

    10/10/2015 at 1:25 pm

    I adore mango chutney, especially with a sausage roll! I’ve never tried putting banana in a chutney before though, so feel like i’m going to have to try that one out Camilla. I love making preserves for Christmas presents and this one sounds a bit different which is always good…

    Reply
    • Camilla

      10/10/2015 at 2:13 pm

      Thanks Katie, yes there’s nothing more thoughtful than a home-made gift:-)

      Reply
  29. Elizabeth

    10/10/2015 at 12:11 pm

    What a great way to use up bananas! Super flavoursome! Thanks for sharing with the No Waste Food Challenge too – this is a perfect recipe for that!

    Reply
    • Camilla

      10/10/2015 at 2:14 pm

      Thanks Elizabeth, yes I had so many to use up it was beyond smoothies and cake:-)

      Reply
  30. Paul Wilson

    10/10/2015 at 12:11 am

    Great idea. Looks delicious.

    Reply
    • Camilla

      10/10/2015 at 11:50 am

      Thanks Paul:-)

      Reply
  31. Bintu | Recipes From A Pantry

    09/10/2015 at 9:14 pm

    Camilla I would certainly do with a couple of jars of this for my xmas present.

    Reply
    • Camilla

      09/10/2015 at 10:28 pm

      Thanks Bintu, I’m sure you’d love it:-)

      Reply
  32. Kevin Chambers-Paston

    09/10/2015 at 8:41 pm

    Ooh, this chutney looks amazing! I’ve never thought of putting banana in a preserve, but I guess as you’ve shown there’s no reason it won’t work… I wonder if I could make banana jam?! I’m intrigued now…

    Reply
    • Camilla

      09/10/2015 at 10:31 pm

      Thanks Kevin. Just googled it and Banana Jam does exist but it’s also classed as a sauce so maybe one to work on!

      Reply
  33. Emma

    09/10/2015 at 5:16 pm

    I do love a good chutney, can’t say I’ve ever had one with banana though. Mango, yes. Banana, no. Sounds fab though! I love mixing sweet, sour, salty… will be bookmarking this!

    Reply
    • Camilla

      09/10/2015 at 6:07 pm

      Thanks Emma, we’re going through it fast:-)

      Reply

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