Tamarind Chutney with Bananas and Golden Raisins (Imli Ki Meethi Chutney)

Ingredients

• 3 Tbsp. golden raisins
• ¹⁄₂ cup Tamarind Extract
• ¹⁄₂ cup sugar
• 1 tsp. garam masala
• ¹⁄₄ tsp. ground cayenne
• ³⁄₄ tsp. salt
• 1 ripe but firm banana

Instructions

1. Put raisins into a bowl and cover with hot water; set aside to let plump up for 1 hour, then drain.
2. Put raisins, tamarind extract, sugar, garam masala, cayenne, and salt into a nonreactive bowl and stir well. Peel and cut banana into 1⁄4" cubes (or, alternatively, slice it thinly) and gently fold them into the chutney.