Curried Peach Relish

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lbs firm-ripe peaches
• 1/2 lb tomato
• 1/2 cup chopped red onion (1 medium)
• 1 tablespoon minced peeled fresh ginger
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 1/2 teaspoons curry powder
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice

Recipe

• 1 cut a shallow x in bottom of each peach and tomato with a sharp paring knife and blanch in 2 batches in a 4-quart saucepan of boiling water 10 seconds. transfer peaches and tomatoes with a slotted spoon to a bowl of ice and cold water and let stand until cool enough to handle. peel peaches and tomatoes, then halve peaches lengthwise and pit. cut peaches into 1-inch pieces. coarsely chop tomatoes.
• 2 cook onion, ginger, and salt in oil in a 3-quart heavy saucepan over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until softened, 3 to 4 minutes. add curry powder and cook, stirring constantly, 1 minute. add peaches and tomatoes with any juices, sugar, and lime juice and simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until mixture is thick and peaches are tender but still hold their shape, about 8 minutes. transfer to a bowl and cool, uncovered, then chill, covered, at least 8 hours.