Add a burst of tropical flavors to your dishes with this delicious curried banana sauce. This versatile sauce pairs perfectly with meats, vegetables, and even as a dip for snacks. The combination of sweet bananas, fragrant curry spices, and tangy lime juice creates a unique and delightful sauce that will elevate your favorite recipes. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal prep time, you can enjoy this exotic sauce in no time.
Ingredients
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 tablespoon curry powder
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- Salt, to taste
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
Directions
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Sauté until the onion becomes translucent.
- Sprinkle the curry powder over the sautéed mixture and stir well to combine.
- Add the mashed bananas and stir to coat them with the curry mixture.
- Pour in the coconut milk and lime juice. Stir to combine all the ingredients.
- Reduce the heat and let the sauce simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the honey and season with salt to taste. Stir well.
- Remove the skillet from the heat and let the sauce cool slightly.
- Transfer the sauce to a blender or food processor and blend until smooth.
- Serve the curried banana sauce warm over your favorite dishes.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro for added flavor and visual appeal.
Interesting Facts
Bananas are a great source of potassium and vitamin C.
Curry powder is a blend of various spices, including turmeric, coriander, cumin, and fenugreek.
Coconut milk adds a creamy and rich texture to the sauce.
This sauce can be refrigerated for up to 3 days.