Cherry Pepper Ginger Relish Recipe

Name: Cherry Pepper Ginger Relish
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup finely diced fresh ginger root; 8-10 hot cherry peppers,; 1/3 cup olive or canola oil; 1 tablespoon black mustard seeds; 1/4 teaspoon Turmeric powder; 1/4 teaspoon Asafetida powder; 2 1/2 tablespoons kosher salt; 1/3 cup bottled tamarind pulp OR 1 tablespoon tamarind concentrate (Tamicon); 3 tablespoons muscovado sugar; 1/2 - 1 cup water

Servings: persons

1
Cut the cherry peppers into quarters and mince them coarsely in a food processor. Add to the finely diced ginger.
2
Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large non reactive skillet. when it begins to shimmer, add the mustard seeds & allow to sputter. Add the ginger & cherry pepper & saute for 2-3 minutes.
3
Add the turmeric, asafetida and the tamarind pulp (or concentrate) along with the water and allow to cook till the peppers become soft. Add the Salt and sugar and oil. Allow the relish to cook down on a medium low heat until the oil begins to appear as a film over the relish. Remove from stove and allow to rest overnight (the heat of the peppers will mellow).
4
Store in clean glass jars in the refrigerator. Serve with a variety of dishes, such as Mujaddara, Roti, or Yogurt rice

334

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup finely diced fresh ginger root, 8-10 hot cherry peppers,, 1/3 cup olive or canola oil, 1 tablespoon black mustard seeds, and more.

Yes, Cherry Pepper Ginger Relish falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Cherry Pepper Ginger Relish

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