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Green Bean Relish

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Green beans and onions in a sweet and sour curry sauce is one of the old time favourites that is still popular today. It is ever so easy and economical and if you like green beans you can stock up a year's supply in no time at all. This recipe has a good sweet sour balance and should please everyone.




Ingredients:
2 kg green beans, washed and cut into lengths of your choice
1 kg onions, cut into quarters
3 cups brown vinegar
3 cups sugar
10 ml salt
30 ml curry powder
7,5 ml mustard powder
1/2 tsp tumeric
45 ml maizena

Method:
Cook beans and onions in water until just done - not too soft, and drain.
Mix vinegar and sugar and bring to the boil.
Mix maizena, salt, curry powder, mustard and tumeric with a litlle water to a smooth paste. Add to the vinegar/sugar mixture.
Add the green beans and onions and bring it to the boil. Cook through briefly and transfer to sterilized jars.
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