Ingredients

• 1 can (820 g) peaches or apricots
• 1–2 hot green chillies, seeds removed and finely chopped
• 250 ml white wine vinegar
• 1 tsp sia dona (nigella seeds)
• 1 tbs ground ginger
• 1 tbs salt
• 2 teaspoons of cumin seeds
• 1 teaspoon of red pepper flakes

Method

Step 1

Drain the peaches from the syrup in the can (which you may reserve for later use if you wish), mash them with a fork, and combine with the green chillies.

Step 2

Boil the vinegar for 5 minutes, then add to it the sia dona, ginger, salt and (if wished) a little of the syrup from the peaches.

Step 3

Remove the vinegar from the heat and add the peaches and chillies.

Step 4

When cool, place in clean dry jars with tightly fitting lids.

Step 5

Store in a cool place or in a refrigerator.