Fresh Banana Chutney

Photo: flickr user cherrylet

Ingredients

4 lrg firm ripe banana

4 tablespoons chopped cilantro

1/2 lime

2 tablespoons unsalted butter

2 tablespoons chopped crystallized ginger

1/4 teaspoon cinnamon

1/8 teaspoon cardamom

2 tablespoons maple syrup, or, brown, 1 pch salt

Preparation

Peel and dice the 4 bananas into 1/2-inch cubes. Chop enough cilantro to measure 4 tablespoons. Juice the 1/2 lime and pour it over the bananas.

In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the crystallized ginger, cinnamon, and cardamom and cook for 30 seconds. Add the cubed bananas, maple syrup, and 2 to 3 tablespoons water, lower the heat, and cover the pan. Cook until the bananas are tender, stirring frequently, about 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in the cilantro.

Serve with grilled fish.