Choko Pickle Food

CHOKO PICKLES

Steps:

• Chop chokos and onions into seperate dishes.
• Cover with 2 handfuls of salt then cover with boiling water.
• Leave to stand overnight.
• Drain off water, place in boiler.
• Add sugar and cover with vinegar; boil for half an hour.
• Let it go off the boil and cool for 5-10 minutes.
• Mix flour and spices in a bowl add enough vinegar to make a smooth paste.
• Add to choko and onion mix and stir well; bring back to boil and boil for a few minutes until thick, stirring to avoid lumps.
• Bottle.
• Don't screw lids until cold.

CHOKO PICKLES

Steps:

• Peel chokos and remove seeds. Chop chokos, onions and other vegetables into small pieces and place into a bowl.
• Add salt and stir through. Cover with water and leave, covered, overnight.
• Drain vegetables and rinse in cold water.
• Combine white vinegar and brown sugar in a saucepan and stir over medium heat to dissolve sugar. Bring to the boil. Add vegetables and bring back to the boil.
• Mix apple cider vinegar with remaining ingredients to make a paste. Add gradually to saucepan, stirring to combine.
• Simmer mixture for 10 minutes and then transfer to sterilised jars while mixture is hot. Seal and then allow to cool. Store in a cool, dry place.