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A Brief History Of Fun Facts About The Cucumber Used In Relish

 Cucumbers are by far one of the most popular ingredients used to prepare the delectable relish. With their high water content, neutral taste and great texture, they can easily absorb the multitude of flavours that make the relish so tantalizing. But did you know that the cucumber, apart form its use in relish, and its excellent nutritional benefits, also has an interesting history? You don’t? Then read on to know some fun facts from the history of cucumbers: 1.        Cucumbers have a history of being cultivated for some 3000 years! Some versions of history trace its cultivation to India and from there, it spread to Western Asia, including China. From Asia, the cucumber travelled to Europe, finding itself cultivated even in Greece and Italy. 2.        Cucumbers were introduced in England as far back as the 14 th century, but somehow, the cultivation and died, and for nearly 250 years, there was no cucumber in England...
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Types Of Cucumber Relish Made Around the World

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One of the condiments that has a fair amount of popularity is the relish. Known for its bold combination of flavours that has sweet, savoury, sour and spice in equal measure, the relish is made with different ingredients around the world. Every part of the world has its own form of relish that is consumed with snacks and also as a side dish to the main meals. One of the familiar ingredients that is often used in making a relish is the cucumber. Its soft yet crunchy texture makes it a favourite for different kinds of relishes. Take a read at the various cucumber relishes that are made around the world:
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Sandwiches That Go Well with The Cucumber Habanero Relish

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  One of the most underestimated condiment is the relish. With its blend of spice, sweet and savoury flavours, the relish brings a whole explosion for the taste buds. Around the world, the relish is savoured in different forms, sometimes even as a chutney and salsa. But perhaps the most popular ingredient that is transformed into a salsa is the cucumber. Its slightly crunchy texture which goes gently mushy when converted into a relish has made it the ingredient of choice for the classic relish. Earthmade Organix too brings the cucumber in a relish that is sure to tickle the taste buds. Paired with the spicy habanero pepper, the Earthmade Organix relish is a delightful condiment to try with your favourite snacks and a variety of sandwiches. Here are some sandwich options that go well with the relish:
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The Underplayed Delights Of Relish

When it comes to sides and condiments, we know all about the sauces and dips and spreads, but what is often ignored is a relish. For the Indian palate, the relish is no stranger, but to the world, the relish has a whole plethora of possibilities. Generally, the relish is associated with cucumber as its main ingredient but as far as imagination goes, so does the ingredient list for relish. For the novice foodie, a relish is a dish, often consumed as a condiment, which has been prepared by pickling or cooking. What makes the relish different from other sauces and condiments is that the consistency of the relish is never smooth – that is, you won’t be dipping into a puree of ingredients. Typically, a relish has ingredients which are either grated, sliced, chopped, or the like. Coming to the ingredients, usually, the relish has one core ingredient, either a vegetable or a fruit, but there are many versions found all over the world which have more than one ingredients together in the reli...
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