PEPPERS AND DATES RELISH
Delicious condiment made with the goodness of peppers and dates. Dates perfectly balance the heat from the peppers. Try it to believe it.
Equipment
- 1 Vegetable Chopper
- 1 Heavy Bottom Pan
- 1 Spatula
- 1 Clean and dry Jar with lid
Ingredients
- 6 Nos Sweet Peppers (Medium Size)
- 2 Nos Habanero Peppers
- 6 Nos Medjool dates
- 1 No Ripe Red Tomato
- Salt to taste
- 1/4 Tsp Garlic Powder
- 1/4 Tsp Cumin
- 1/3 Tsp Fennel Seeds / Saunf
- 2 Tsp Oil
- 1/8 Tsp Garam Masala
Instructions
- Using a vegetable chopper chop the Sweet peppers and deseeded Habanero peppers very small pieces. Keep it aside
- Similarly deseed the dates and finely chop using a chopper.Keep it aside.
- Lastly finely chop the tomatoes as well.
- Heat oil in a heavy bottom pan . Add Cumin.
- Once it Splutters add the chopped peppers ,tomatoes and dates.
- Let is simmer for about 8-10 minutes.
- Add salt , Garlic powder,fennel seeds and garam masala and mix well.
- Let it simmer on low flame for about 5-7 minutes. The mixture will thicken .
- Turn off the heat.
- Allow it to cool completely .
- Transfer it to an Air tight Container and refrigerate.
- Enjoy as you like it...................
Notes
- Handle the hot Habanero peppers using a glove to deseed.
- I have yellow, orange and red Sweet peppers.
- Use nice ripe tomato for better taste.
- Increase or decrease the no of dates to adjust to your spice tolerance. You can add more dates or Sugar if you need to adjust the heat.
- This is gelatin free relish
- You can use bell peppers in case you can't find sweet peppers.
- Use Habanero pepper only for the spiciness.
- Enjoy them with some nachos or crackers too.
- Healthier alternative to store bought relish.
- Always use a clean and dry spoon while handling .