Indian Cucumber Relish Recipes

Steps:

• Whisk yogurt, 2 teaspoons ginger, garlic, curry powder, cumin, and cayenne pepper in medium bowl to blend. Add fish and turn to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight, turning fish occasionally.
• Mix cucumber, vinegar, chopped cilantro, and remaining 2 teaspoons ginger in small bowl. Season lightly to taste with pepper. (Relish can be made 4 hours ahead. Cover and refrigerate, stirring occasionally.)
• Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Brush grill rack with olive oil. Scrape off excess yogurt marinade from fish; sprinkle fish with salt and pepper. Grill fish until just opaque in center, about 6 minutes per side. Transfer fish to plates. Spoon cucumber relish alongside; garnish with cilantro sprigs.
• *Also known as sushi vinegar; available at Asian markets and in the Asian foods section of most supermarkets.

Steps:

• Use coarse blade on grinder, (I used food processor) combine all vegetables in large bowl.
• Sprinkle with salt.
• Cover with cold water, let stand 4 hours.
• Drain thoroughly in colander, press out all excess liquid.
• Combine sugar, vinegar, celery seed,& mustard seed.
• Bring to a boil, stirring until sugar is dissolved.
• Stir in drained vegetables, simmer 10 minutes.
• Pack into jars to within 1/2 inch of the top.
• Put on cap, screw band firmly tight.
• Process in boiling water bath 10 minutes.
• Yield 5-6 pints.

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.

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.

Steps:

• Combine cucumbers, celery, onion and peppers in a large bowl; add salt and water.
• Cover and refrigerate overnight. Drain; rinse and drain again.
• Combine remaining ingredients in a large kettle; bring to a boil.
• Add vegetables; simmer for 10 minutes.
• Ladle hot mixture into hot jars, leaving 1/4" headspace. Adjust caps.
• Process for 10 minutes in a boiling water bath.

Steps:

• Use coarse blade on grinder to chop vegetables.
• Combine all vegetables.
• Sprinkle with Salt.
• Cover with cold water and let stand for 4 hours.
• Drain thoroughly in colander, press out all excess liquid.
• Combine Vinegar, celery seed, mustard seed and dill seed.
• Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally.
• Stir in drained vegetables and simmer 10 minutes.
• Pack into prepared jars to within 1/2 inch of the top.
• Put on cap, screw band firmly tight.
• Process in boiling water bath 10 minutes.

Steps:

• Slice the cucumbers and green tomatoes; peel and slice the ripe tomatoes.
• Seed and chop the peppers, peel and finely chop the onions.
• Mix the vegetables with the salt and let stand overnight.
• Drain the vegetables, add 2 cups of the vinegar and the water, and bring slowly to a boil.
• Drain again.
• Mix the sugar, cinnamon, turmeric, cloves and allspice to a smooth paste with a little of the vinegar.
• Bring the remaining vinegar to a boil, stir in the paste, and add the white mustard seeds and the vegetables.
• Bring to a boil and cook for 20 minutes, stirring constantly.
• Turn into hot jars and seal.

Steps:

• Put the herbs in a food processor along with the chillies, salt, sugar, lemon, 1 tbsp water and 2 tbsp yogurt. Blend really well to make a green paste. Tip into a bowl.
• Spoon off 4 tbsp and mix with the rest of the yogurt to make raita. Cover and chill both overnight.

Steps:

• Grate the cucumbers and onions into a large bowl using the large holes of a box grater. Sprinkle the pickling salt over the top. Cover tightly, and allow to rest at room temperature overnight.
• Squeeze as much liquid as possible out of the cucumber mixture; set aside. Whisk together the sugar, flour, turmeric, ginger, and celery seed. Heat the vinegar and water in a large, heavy pot over medium-high heat. Whisk in the sugar mixture until smooth. Stir in the cucumber mixture. Bring to a boil and cook, stirring frequently, until thickened, about 15 minutes.
• Sterilize the jars and lids in boiling water for at least 5 minutes. Pack the relish into the hot, sterilized jars, filling the jars to within 1/4 inch of the top. Run a knife or a thin spatula around the insides of the jars after they have been filled to remove any air bubbles. Wipe the rims of the jars with a moist paper towel to remove any food residue. Top with lids, and screw on rings.
• Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then carefully lower the jars into the pot using a holder. Leave a 2 inch space between the jars. Pour in more boiling water if necessary until the water level is at least 1 inch above the tops of the jars. Bring the water to a full boil, cover the pot, and process pint jars for 10 minutes.
• Remove the jars from the stockpot and place onto a cloth-covered or wood surface, several inches apart, until cool. Once cool, press the top of each lid with a finger, ensuring that the seal is tight (lid does not move up or down at all). Store in a cool, dark area.

Steps:

• Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a saucepan, add the red onion and garlic and cook for 4-5 minutes until softened.
• Add the spices and cook for a further minute, then add the sugar, stir for a few minutes before adding the balsamic vinegar.
• Once the onions have reached a jammy consistency add the Worcestershire sauce, chopped tomatoes and tomato puree.
• Bring to the boil, reduce the heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes until thickened.
• Add the diced Mrs Elswood cucumber spears with dill 10 minutes before the end of the simmering time.
• Remove from the heat and allow to cool; transfer to a bowl and serve cold.