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Relish

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Indian dishes with Relish

A relish is a cooked, chopped, or pickled vegetable or fruit.

Origin and use

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Relish originated in India,[1] and has spread worldwide. Although it is used as an ingredient in many different dishes in India, it is mainly used as a condiment in most other countries. This use has made it one of the world's largest selling condiments.[2] It is mainly used on hot dogs and hamburgers.

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References

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  1. "Grades and Standards - Agricultural Marketing Service". www.ams.usda.gov.
  2. Smith, Andrew F. (May 1, 2007). The Oxford companion to American food and drink. Oxford University Press. pp. 144–146. ISBN 978-0-19-530796-2. Retrieved January 10, 2014.