Gooseberry Pickle
Look for the smaller green gooseberries which have a fuller flavor.
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500 g gooseberries
500 g green peppers
250 g fresh ginger
250 g mango chutney
1 tsp salt
1 tsp turmeric
1 tsp chilli powder
1/2 tsp cumin seeds
2 tbsp mustard oil
100 ml water
1. Wash the gooseberries, chop and de-seed the peppers, peel and chop the
ginger.
Simmer the gooseberries in enough water to cover, until soft.
2. Heat the mustard oil in a pan until it fumes. Lower heat to medium and
add the salt,
spices, mango chutney, gooseberries and ginger. Stir-fry the mixture for 5
minutes.
3. Add the peppers and mix well. Add the water, cover and simmer for 5
minutes.
4. When cool, spoon into sterilized jars and seal firmly.
Most people enjoy the inferiority of their best friends.
- Lord Chesterfield [Philip
Dormer Stanhope]