Curried Onion Relish Food

HOW TO MAKE COLD ONION CHUTNEY

Steps:

• Place the sliced onions in a bowl of ice water and put in the fridge for about an hour.
• When the onion slices are good and cold, drain the water and tap them dry with a clean cloth.
• Now mix the ketchup, tomato puree, chilli powder, cumin seeds and salt with the sliced onions.
• Stick in the fridge for about 45 minutes before serving.
• This recipe is perfect with papadams though I could eat it on its own!

CURRIED ONION RELISH

Steps:

• 1. Combine all ingredients in a medium saucepan; mix well.
• 2. Simmer, covered, until tender and mostly dry. Stir often, being careful not to scorch. Allow to cool slightly; then place in refrigerator until cold.
• 3. Transfer to a storage container, cover and refrigerate for up to 2 weeks.

GRILLED JERK PORK WITH CURRIED PEACH RELISH

Steps:

• Make relish:
• Cut a shallow X in bottom of each peach and tomato with a sharp paring knife and blanch in 2 batches in a 4-quart saucepan of boiling water 10 seconds. Transfer peaches and tomatoes with a slotted spoon to a bowl of ice and cold water and let stand until cool enough to handle. Peel peaches and tomatoes, then halve peaches lengthwise and pit. Cut peaches into 1-inch pieces. Coarsely chop tomatoes.
• Cook onion, ginger, and salt in oil in a 3-quart heavy saucepan over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until softened, 3 to 4 minutes. Add curry powder and cook, stirring constantly, 1 minute. Add peaches and tomatoes with any juices, sugar, and lime juice and simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until mixture is thick and peaches are tender but still hold their shape, about 8 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and cool, uncovered, then chill, covered, at least 8 hours.
• Marinate pork:
• Combine scallions, thyme, salt, allspice, pepper, lime juice, molasses, and hot sauce in a blender and blend until smooth. Put pork in a nonreactive dish and rub all over with marinade. Marinate, covered and chilled, turning occasionally, 8 hours. Bring to room temperature before grilling.
• Grill pork:
• Prepare grill for cooking over medium-hot charcoal (moderate heat for gas); see "Grilling Procedure," below.
• Discard any marinade remaining in dish, then brush pork lightly with oil and grill on a lightly oiled grill rack, turning occasionally and basting frequently with oil, until thermometer inserted diagonally into center of meat registers 145°F, 15 to 25 minutes.
• Transfer pork to a cutting board and let stand 15 minutes. (Internal temperature will rise to about 155°F.) Serve pork with relish.
• Grilling Procedure
• If using a charcoal grill, open vents on bottom of grill, then light charcoal. When charcoal turns grayish white (about 15 minutes from lighting), hold your hand 5 inches above grill rack to determine heat for charcoal as follows:
• Hot: When you can hold your hand there for 1 to 2 seconds
• Medium-hot: 3 to 4 seconds
• Low: 5 to 6 seconds
• If using a gas grill, preheat burners on high, covered, 10 minutes, then, if necessary, reduce to heat specified in recipe.
• *Available at most supermarkets and kitchenmarket.com.

RAW ONION RELISH

Steps:

• 1. Peel onions, and cut them in thin slices. Separate the shreds, and wash them in several changes of cold water, squeezing them slightly. Be careful not to squeeze the shreds too hard, or you may crush them. Put them in a bowl, add chili, and sprinkle them with lemon juice or vinegar, and salt. Toss. Serve immediately.

CURRIED TOMATO RELISH

Steps:

• Cut tomatoes & slice onions put in a very large pot.
• Sprinkle with salt.
• Let stand overnight.
• Drain liquid off.
• Cover with vinegar and bring to a boil.
• When tomatoes are boiling add sugar.
• Boil for 30 minutes.
• Add mixture of mustard, curry with 1 oz of vinegar.
• Boil for 20 minutes longer.
• Mix flour or cornstarch with 1 oz of vinegar.
• Add to boiling tomatoes boil another 10 minutes.
• Put in sterilized jars with clean dry sealers.
• Note: boiling time depends on how thick you want the tomatoes for the final product.

CUCUMBER AND ONION RELISH

Steps:

• Combine cucumbers, onions, and salt together in a colander fitted over a bowl; place in the refrigerator for cucumbers and onions to drain, 8 hours to overnight.
• Mix vinegar, sugar, water, flour, turmeric, ginger, and black pepper in a large saucepan; bring to a boil. Cook, stirring occasionally, until mixture is thickened, about 5 minutes. Add cucumbers and onions; boil for about 10 more minutes.
• Sterilize 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 and lower jars into the boiling water using a holder. Leave a 2-inch space between the jars. Pour in more boiling water if necessary to bring the water level to at least 1 inch above the tops of the jars. Bring the water to a rolling boil, cover the pot, and process for about 15 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.

RHUBARB RELISH

Steps:

• In a saucepan, combine all ingredients. Cook over medium heat for 30 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally. Cool; store in the refrigerator.

RED ONION RELISH

Steps:

• Chop the red onions into slices
• Melt the butter in a saucepan and add the sliced onion to the melted butter
• Fry for a few minutes, then add the brown sugar and red wine vinegar
• Stir and allow to simmer on a low heat for 20 minutes, stirring regularly to prevent the sugar from burning.
• It should now have reduced to a delicious dark red relish - Serve straight away or pop in a jar and store in the fridge for a later date.

CURRIED TOMATO RELISH

Steps:

• Blanch Tomatoes to remove skin.
• Chop peeled tomatoes into cubes, cut peeled onions into 1cm cubes, cut peeled and cored apples into 1cm (½ in) cubes, peel cucumber and cut into cubes taking out the seeds.
• Combine tomatoes, onions, cucumbers and apples in large bowl, sprinkle salt over - cover and stand for a few hours overnight.
• Combine vinegar and sugar in large pan, stir over heat until sugar dissolves. Bring to boil, add drained vegetables, bring back to boil, reduce heat. Simmer 10 minutes.
• Mix flour, curry powder, garlic and turmeric to smooth paste with water, add to pan, stir until mixture boils and thickens. Reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes, or slightly longer to get to the consistency that you like.
• Remove from heat, pour into sterilized jars.