Tomato Relish, Aussie Style

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 kg ripe tomatoes (peeled and chopped)
• 500 g brown onions (peeled and chopped)
• 2 tablespoons salt
• 2 cups sugar
• 3 teaspoons curry powder
• 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 tablespoon dry mustard
• 2 cups malt vinegar

Directions

1. 1

   skin tomatoes, cut in cubes, place in bowl.

2. 2

   Peel onions, chop finely, place in separate bowl. Sprinkle each with one tablespoon salt and leave overnight.

3. 3

   Next day place tomatoes , and the onions together in a saucepan.and their liquid.

4. 4

   Add sugar, stir over low heat until sugar has dissolved, increase heat, bring to boil, boil, 5 minutes

5. 5

   Combine curry, chilli and mustard, mix to smooth paste with a little vinegar, add remaining vinegar, add to saucepan and stir to combine thoroughly. Bring to boil and boil uncovered for 50 to 60 minutes, or until thick.

6. 6

   If necessary, (and it probably is ) thicken with 3 tablespoons of cornflour mixed with a little vinegar.

7. 7

   Pour into hot sterilized jars and seal.