Priya Green Tamarind Pickle 300g

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In the summer, I like to set up my canning station outside so I can also enjoy some fresh air while keeping the house cooler. Yes, green tomatoes are edible, even raw! They’re very astringent, very firm, and not particularly tasty, which is why fried green tomato recipes are so popular. If you’ve ever tasted an under-ripe tomato, then you know that they’re hard and slightly bitter-tart. In other words, not particular great for fresh eating, lol. You can also include other fragrant ingredients in the mix, such as garlic, fresh chilli or ginger, turmeric or horseradish.

Other veg that would work a treat are broccoli (including the stalk), celery, French beans, mangetout, artichokes and asparagus. In the meantime in a bowl combine the flour, turmeric, and curry powder with the remaining 300mls vinegar until it becomes a paste. Reserve for later use.Place beans, onions and sugar in pan with rest of vinegar and boil for 15 minutes then mix the mustard, turmeric, salt and cornflour with a little cold water and add to the pan. This recipe is made using Australian cups and spoon measurements. Due to cup sizes varying from country to country, I advise adjusting if necessary. You can sterilise any old jar, as long as the seals in the lid are intact. Sterilising is important if you want your chutney to last and not be contaminated. It can be done with a sterilising solution, such as Milton’s, or in the oven. As with any vegetable, the key is consuming green tomatoes in moderation (especially if you’re sensitive to acidic foods or nightshades). What do green tomatoes taste like? Canning often takes up all the space in my kitchen so no one else can cook while I’m in there. The electric canner makes it possible for me to move the water bath process to the end of a kitchen counter, dining table, patio, or anywhere I have access to a plug.

There are so many traditional recipes that I remember my grandparents making when I was small. A lot of recipes like jams and relishes were used to ensure there wouldn’t be wastage when there was a huge crop of cucumbers, or the tomatoes weren’t ripening. Please note that the nutrition informationis based on the chutney being divided into 4 jars, with the nutrition information calculated per jar of chutney. The nutritional information is an estimate only and does not take into account any sides served with the chutney. Green chilies: The fresher the chillies the better for this recipe! Select unbruised, ripe chilies with a deep green color. I normally go for medium-hot green chilies but, you can use hot or mild chilies depending on your preference. In addition, make sure the chilies are completely dry before adding them to the jar.

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Green tomatoes are regular tomatoes that haven’t ripened. Any variety of green tomato can be used in this recipe. The best kind of green tomatoes for chutney are the tomatoes that don’t ripen by the end of the growing season and would otherwise be thrown away. They are much firmer and less juicy than a ripe, red tomato. Red tomatoes are too juicy for this recipe. If you are wondering what to serve with these tasty chilies – Indian meals like dal-rice, curd-rice, veg pulao and roti-sabzi are great options. I have even served them with pakoras and parathas, and it paired extremely well. Boil a jug of hot water and pour over the green tomato mixture and drain again. Do this twice to remove all the salt.

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In a small saucepan, bring all of the brine ingredients to a boil and stir until the salt is dissolved. Remove the brine from heat. I tested & retested this recipe countless number of times so I have updated lot of tips for better shelf-life. This old fashioned green tomato chutney comes from such a special recipe. It was shared with me by my husband’s beautiful aunty Carolyn, handed down from her mother. The recipe is at least 60 years old, possibly even older. I knew this as soon as I received it- written in beautiful handwriting and with the (Australian) measurements still in pounds and ounces! The taste has definitely stood the test of time and I feel so honoured to be sharing it here.

Put the green tomatoes on the stove and add 450ml of white vinegar. Bring the mixture to the boil cover and then cook for ten minutes using a timer. Jar: For the best results make sure that the jar is clean and dry before adding the ingredients. Doing so will prevent contamination. I started with dill, of course, and added fennel (both bulb and seed), mustard seed and marjoram, plus a few other herbs and spices to create a completely unique and delicious batch. Can you eat unripe green tomatoes? Cut larger (slicing) tomatoes into 1/2-inch wedges, and cut smaller (cherry or grape) tomatoes in half. Turn off the heat and add the paste slowly to the tomato mixture while stirring. Avoid lumps by adding the paste slowly and continuing to stir.It also makes a lovely homemade hamper gift. You can use pretty, old jam jars and store the chutney in your pantry for up to 2 years.