Sweet Sour Beetroot Relish - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 ounces thinly sliced onions (110g)
5 ounces peeled and grated raw beets (150g)
2 dried red chilies
1/2 ounce butter (15g)
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
4 teaspoons superfine sugar (a little more if beets are large)
2 tablespoons sherry wine vinegar
salt and pepper

Preparation

Heat a saucepan over moderate heat and add the butter, oil, onion, grated beets and whole chilies.
Stir until butter has melted, then reduce heat to low, cover pan, and cook vegetables gently for 45 to 50 minutes until very tender.
Add the sugar, vinegar, salt, and freshly ground black pepper, and stir to combine.
Increase heat to moderate and cook mixture, uncovered, for another 10-15 minutes, stirring frequently.
Continue cooking until the mixture is thick, with the consistency of jam, and there is virtually no liquid left in the pan.
Remove and discard chilies, taste, and adjust seasonings if desired.
Can be kept, covered, in the refrigerator for several days, and gently warmed before serving.