Blogging Marathon - Day Three - Pineapple Relish

Call it a relish or a simple chutney..this one will surely make you happy. It is a very good way to use up a ripe pineapple that you wouldn't really enjoy otherwise. Even if the pineapple isn't that ripe this recipe will work just fine. Make it and keep it bottled in the fridge for a week...it will stay just fine. Eat it with simple dal-chawal or serve it as a side with parathas, kababs or just about anything. And its so simple to make that you are going to love me for this. Here's a quick recipe of Pineapple Relish

Ingredients:

Pineapple - 1 large - grated

Turmeric - 1 tsp

Sugar - 7-8 tbsp

Salt - 1 tsp

Dry red chillies - 3-4 nos

Black Mustard seeds - 1 tsp

Refined oil - 1 tbsp

Method:

In a bowl take the grated pineapple along with all its juices.Add the turmeric powder , salt and sugar and mix well till the sugar dissolves.Keep it aside.

In a pan add the oil .Once it heats up add the black mustard seeds and the dry red chillies.Once the splutter add the pineapple mixture.

Cover the pan and let it cook for approx half hour or till the the mixture becomes thick in consistency. At this stage check for the seasoning .. add a little more sugar or salt if required.

Remove from heat and let it cool completely. 
Serve as a condiment.Bottle it up and stock it in the fridge.Stays well for almost a week.