Found a recipe for it too, 1960 s
Mum’s Piccalilli Pickles
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1 green cucumber , peeled and diced
500g cauliflower , cut into smallish pieces
500g shredded cabbage
500g green tomatoes , chopped
1 green capsicum, seeded and chopped
500g sliced brown onion
500g cooking salt
4 cups white vinegar
1 tbsp turmeric
1 tbsp dry mustard
1 tbsp ground ginger
2 cloves garlic ,minced
3/4 cup white sugar
3 tbsp cornflour
When all your vegetables are prepared , spread them on a tray and sprinkle with the salt . If warm , keep overnight in the fridge , otherwise on the bench will do. Next day , drain and rinse well in cold water.
Keep 1/4 cup vinegar aside ,then add the vinegar and the spices and flavourings to a saucepan and bring to the boil.
Add the vegetables and simmer till they are slightly cooked but still crisp .
Use the remaining vinegar to mix the cornflour to a paste . Add this to the vegetables .
Now bring to the boil , stirring constantly for 3 minutes .
Spoon into sterilised jars .