Fresh Pickle Relish
A vibrant homemade pickle relish made with English cucumber, aromatic mustard seeds, ginger, and turmeric. This sweet and tangy condiment combines Indian-inspired spices with classic pickling techniques.
Ingredients
- •1 pound English hothouse cucumber
- •1 teaspoon kosher salt
- •1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- •2 teaspoons yellow mustard seeds
- •2 teaspoons grated peeled ginger
- •1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- •⅓ cup unseasoned rice vinegar
- •2 tablespoons sugar
Cooking Instructions
- 1.
Place cucumber in a fine-mesh sieve set over a medium bowl; toss with 1 teaspoon salt. Let sit 10 minutes, then squeeze well to remove as much moisture as possible (do not rinse).
10 min
- 2.
Meanwhile, heat oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add mustard seeds and cook, stirring, just until they begin to pop, about 1 minute. Mix in ginger and turmeric and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add vinegar and sugar and cook until syrupy, about 5 minutes longer. Mix in cucumber; transfer to a small bowl and season with salt. Let cool.
7 min
- 3.
DO AHEAD: Relish can be made 1 week ahead. Cover and chill.
