Bittermelon and Eggplant Relish
50 minutes
Try this unsual relish which combines bittermelon and eggplant for an amazing taste sensation. Serve as a side with an Indian meal.
Emelita
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Ingredients
Serves: 10
- 1 medium size Chinese bitter melon
- 2 medium size eggplants
- 1 medium carrot
- 2 mild green chillies, seeded, sliced thin
- 4 cloves garlic, sliced thin
- 1 small sweet onion, diced
- 1/2 cup vinegar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 cup (220g) sugar
- 2cm piece ginger
- 1 teaspoon salt
Directions
Preparation:30min ›
Cook:20min ›
Ready in:50min
- Slice bitter melon lengthwise, remove seeds with a spoon then divide each half in three. Slice each third into julienne pieces (like matchsticks). Boil 2 minutes.
- Divide eggplant in three. Slice each third into julienne pieces. Boil in water for 2 minutes only; do not overcook. Julienne the carrot also.
- Mix bittermelon, eggplant, carrot, garlic, green chillies and onion in a large bowl with a cover.
- In a non-reactive saucepan bring vinegar, water, sugar, ginger and salt to a boil then stir until the sugar has dissolved completely. Cool and set aside.
- Pour vinegar mixture into the bowl making sure vegetables are covered.
- Cover and keep refrigerated.
