The Potting Shed

Kathy · Posted: Tue Oct 23, 2007 12:55 pm Post subject: Courgette/cucumber chutney

You can use what spices you have in your cupboard according to your taste. I don't like celery seeds so leave them out. I also use cyder vinegar but any vinegar will work. On the rare occasions I use sugar I never use white, it's usually raw cane but any sugar you like will work.

1.3kg/3lb Courgette (Zucchini), thickly sliced
3kg/6lb 6oz Onion , thinly sliced
salt
1L/40fl.oz. White Wine Vinegar
250g/9oz White Sugar
2 teasp celery seeds
2 teasp turmeric
5cm/2 inch Freshly Grated Ginger Root
2 teasp Mustard Powder
1 tbsp Mustard Seeds

1. Place the Courgettes and onions in a large bowl, sprinkle liberally with salt, cover with water and allow to stand for 1 hour. Drain thoroughly. ( I don't bother with this bit)

2. Place the remaining ingredients in a large pan and bring to the boil. Reduce the heat, then add the vegetables to the pan and stir well. Simmer gently for 1 hour.

3. Meanwhile prepare the jars.

4. Bring the mixture back to the boil then spoon into warm jars whilst still hot, cover, seal and label.

It take about 4 weeks to mature but I've just had some made 2 yrs ago which was yummy.

Cabbagepatch · Posted: Tue Oct 23, 2007 1:55 pm Post subject:

Thanks for that Kathy, I shall be trying that one out in the next few days. I have a marrow as well, do you think I could add some of that as well?

Kathy · Posted: Tue Oct 23, 2007 8:21 pm Post subject:

Yes CP, that would work too. Smile

Libby · Posted: Sun Jun 22, 2008 11:47 am Post subject:

Can this really be made with cucmbers? Wouldn't they go soggy once cooked?? Mind your courgettes go soggy don't they??
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Kathy · Posted: Sun Jun 22, 2008 12:58 pm Post subject:

Cucumbers work fine Libby. Smile

Libby · Posted: Sun Jun 22, 2008 1:48 pm Post subject:

Thats good cos we usually get inundated with cucs!
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Libby · Posted: Fri Aug 01, 2008 1:54 pm Post subject:

I made this today using my mounds of cucumbers. I was really surprised how firm the cucmbers remained. Although when I poured it into the jars I thought the mixture a bit dry!

We will see!
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Kathy · Posted: Fri Aug 01, 2008 2:46 pm Post subject:

They look good Libby. Very Happy