Family Table Pickle (Atjar)

Ingredients:
1 cup cucumber, sliced thick
1 small carrot, sliced thin
1 shallot, sliced
3-5 small whole hot green or red chilies
1-2 Tbs. sugar
½ tsp. salt
1 Tbs. distilled white vinegar
1 Tbs. water
Instructions:
In a bowl, mix all ingredients together. Let it stand for 2 hours before serving.
Serve at room temperature before serving main dishes.

Makes 3 servings.