The CookingBites recipe challenge: mustard

Morning Glory said:
I do think it's confusing that the word pepper is used to mean chillis, bell peppers and peppercorns though
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Rumour has it that Christopher Columbus is to blame.
When he "discovered" chiles in South America, he mistakenly thought they were pepper; as is peppercorns.
 
Finally written up.

Recipe - Saffron Yoghurt Salad Dressing

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karadekoolaid said:
Rumour has it that Christopher Columbus is to blame.
When he "discovered" chiles in South America, he mistakenly thought they were pepper; as is peppercorns.
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He really was a confused fellow:

“Yeah, see this here, this long red skinny thing? That’s obviously peppercorns.”

“Chris…um…actually, talking with the locals, it seems those are actu-“

“Oh, you mean the Indians…cuz we’re in India, y’know…”

“Never mind.”
 
Here's one of my favourite pickles: Piccalilli (Mustard pickle)
This works beautifully with ham, with pork, with sausages, with cheese and, if you blend it with some olive oil, as a dip or salad dressing.
The original recipe probably came from Bengal and was adapted by the British way back in the 18th century. It first appeared in Hannah Glasse's "The Art of Cookery" in 1747.
You can vary the ingredients if you like; green beans are often added, for example. However I would advise against using bell peppers and tomatoes (I've seen some recipes which include them) as they tend to ferment and ruin the pickle.
The labels on the jars are from my (now defunct, since 2016) company. Still got the labels, so why not use them up?
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