Spiced Ruby And Emerald Indian Pepper Relish Chutney Recipes

SPICED RUBY AND EMERALD INDIAN PEPPER RELISH - CHUTNEY

Steps:

• Place all the prepared vegetables and fruit into a large preserving pan.
• Add the spices, sugar and vinegar and give them all a good stir.
• Bring them all to the boil and then reduce the heat and simmer until everything is soft; but make sure that the peppers still retain their shape. (Also make sure that the liquids have reduced and the relish is thick and holds together well).
• Remove from the heat, pot and cover straight away.
• Label and store in a cool, dry and dark place for up to 1 year.

BEET CHUTNEY

Steps:

• With food grinder using coarse blade, grind together beets, apples, onions and green pepper.
• In 4 quart stainless steel or enamel Dutch oven over medium heat, bring ground mixture, brown sugar and remaining ingredients to a boil, stirring often. Simmer, uncovered, 30 minutes or until thick, stirring frequently.
• Immediately ladle simmering mixture into 8 clean, hot ½ pint jars, leaving ¼ inch space at top. Wipe rims of jars with damp cloth. Cover with lids and seal according to jar manufacturer's directions.
• Process in boiling water bath 15 minutes from time water in canner returns to a boil.
• Remove jars. Cool on racks 12 to 24 hours. Check jars for airtight seal. Makes 8 half pints.
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PHILADELPHIA PEPPER RELISH

Steps:

• Combine the minced vegetables and salt; let stand overnight.
• Rinse and drain thoroughly.
• Add mustard seed and brown sugar to the vinegar; heat to boiling.
• Pour over drained vegetables in a crock.
• Cool and store in the refrigerator.
• Serve within 3 days.

PEPPER RELISH

Steps:

• Combine chopped peppers and salt in a large bowl. Let stand two hours. Drain.
• Combine sugar, vinegar, and mustard seed in a large saucepot. Cut two slits in the two additional jalapeno peppers and add to vinegar mixture. Bring to boil.
• Reduce heat and add vegetables, simmering 10 minutes.
• Remove whole jalapeno peppers. Pack hot relish into clean jars, leaving ¼-inich head space. Adjust two-piece caps.
• Process 10 minutes in a boiling-water canner.

INDIAN RELISH

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan over medium heat, mix together red bell peppers, onion, white wine vinegar, sugar and crushed red pepper flakes. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer. Stirring occasionally, cook 30 minutes, or until thickened. Refrigerate 4 hours or overnight before serving.

GREEN TOMATO, PINEAPPLE, RED PEPPER RELISH/CHUTNEY

Steps:

• Prepare water bath and sterilize 8 ½ pint jars.
• Optional chopping: place ingredients except cornstarch in food processor in batches and pulse.
• Place all ingredients except for the herbs and cornstarch in a large pot.
• Bring to a boil and cook till reduced and thickened.
• Stirring not to burn for about 45-60 minutes. If not thick enough add cornstarch. Add fresh herbs of choice.
• Pour relish into hot jars leaving 1/2 inch headspace. Wipe rims and place warm lids on jars and screw on bands. Place in water bath cover by 1-2 inches of water for 10 minutes. Let rest counter top overnight. Check for sealing, label, and store in pantry for up to 1 year.

INDIAN CUCUMBER RELISH

Steps:

• Score the skin of the cucumbers with a fork. Slice thinly.
• Layer slices in a side shallow bowl, salting each layer. Cover and refrigerator overnight.
• Dry cucumbers on layers of paper towels, pressing out excess juice.
• Toss with remaining ingredients.
• Cover and chill.