Tropical Curried Fruit
Transform your table with the vibrant flavors of Tropical Curried Fruit, a unique fusion of sweet tropical fruits and warm, aromatic spices. This quick and easy dish combines juicy pineapple, ripe mango, creamy banana, and tender papaya with a luscious spiced coconut glaze made from butter, brown sugar, curry powder, cinnamon, and ginger. A touch of lemon juice brightens the rich flavors, while optional toasted pecans or almonds add a delightful crunch. Ready in just 25 minutes, this versatile dish can be served warm as a side to grilled meats or as a light, exotic dessert. Perfect for impressing guests or treating your family to something both comforting and unexpected, Tropical Curried Fruit is bursting with bold flavors that transport you to sunnier shores.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups pineapple chunks (fresh or canned, drained)
- 1 large ripe mango, peeled and diced
- 1 large ripe banana, sliced
- 1 medium papaya, peeled and diced
- 1 cup grated coconut (unsweetened)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon mild curry powder
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 0.5 cup toasted pecans or almonds (optional)
Instructions
Prepare all the fruits: peel, dice, and slice as necessary. Combine the pineapple chunks, diced mango, sliced banana, and diced papaya in a large mixing bowl.
In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
Once the butter is melted, stir in the brown sugar, mild curry powder, ground cinnamon, and ground ginger. Cook for about 1 minute to allow the spices to bloom and the sugar to dissolve.
Add the grated coconut to the skillet and stir to coat it evenly in the spiced butter mixture.
Gently fold in the prepared fruit mixture into the skillet. Stir to coat the fruit evenly with the spiced coconut. Cook for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, just until the fruit is heated through and slightly softened.
Drizzle the lemon juice over the cooked fruit and give it a final gentle stir.
Transfer the Tropical Curried Fruit to a serving dish. Top with toasted pecans or almonds if desired for added texture and flavor.
Serve warm as a side dish to grilled meats or as a light dessert. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1865 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 106.5 g | 137% | |
| Saturated Fat | 52.9 g | 264% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 66 mg | 22% | |
| Sodium | 272 mg | 12% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 243.8 g | 89% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 43.8 g | 156% | |
| Total Sugars | 161.2 g | ||
| Protein | 21.1 g | 42% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 319 mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 7.1 mg | 39% | |
| Potassium | 3755 mg | 80% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
