East India Relish
Description
This East India Relish is a robust, pickled vegetable medley that brings bold flavor to simple dishes. Featuring crisp carrots, green tomatoes, and zucchini simmered in a sweet-sour vinegar brise, it is infused with aromatic spices like coriander, ginger, and cumin. The texture is chunky yet tender, offering a refreshing crunch that cuts through rich meats or enhances sandwiches. Perfect for pairing with chicken salad, pot roast, or grilled meats, this vegan-friendly condiment adds an international flair to any meal. It stores well in the pantry, making it a convenient staple for quick, flavorful additions to everyday cooking. The balance of sweet corn syrup and sharp vinegar creates a complex taste profile that is both comforting and exotic.Ingredients
Directions
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Prepare the vegetables: Shred carrots, dice peeled green tomatoes, and chop zucchini. Measure out 1 1/2 quarts of chopped onions.
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In a large preserving kettle or heavy-bottomed stockpot, combine the chopped onions, shredded carrots, diced green tomatoes, chopped zucchini, light corn syrup, white vinegar, salt, ground coriander, ground ginger, crushed red pepper, and ground cumin.
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Place the pot over medium-high heat and bring the mixture to a rolling boil, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
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Once boiling, reduce the heat to maintain a gentle simmer and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally to ensure the vegetables soften slightly and the flavors meld.
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While the relish simmers, prepare your canning jars by washing them in hot soapy water and keeping them hot until ready to fill.
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Using a ladle, spoon the hot relish evenly into the prepared hot jars, leaving 1/4 inch of headspace at the top.
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Spoon the hot liquid from the kettle into the jars to fill them within 1/4 inch of the tops, ensuring the vegetables are fully submerged.
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Run a slim, non-metal utensil (such as a plastic chopstick or bubble remover) down the insides of the jars to release any trapped air bubbles.
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Add more relish if necessary to maintain the 1/4 inch headspace.
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Wipe the tops and threads of the jars with a damp, clean cloth to remove any residue that could prevent a proper seal.
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Place the lids on the jars and screw on the bands until fingertip-tight, following the manufacturer's directions.
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Process the jars in a boiling water bath canner for 15 minutes, ensuring the water covers the jars by at least 1 inch.
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Remove the jars from the canner and place them on a towel-lined counter to cool undisturbed for 12 to 24 hours. Check for seals before storing.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 6
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 144.0kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 0.4g1%
- Saturated Fat 0.0g0%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 14.4mg1%
- Total Carbohydrate 33.5g12%
- Dietary Fiber 6.1g25%
- Sugars 15.1g
- Protein 4.0g8%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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