Step 1

Wash all the vegetables, except for the garlic, and slice into smaller pieces. Grind using a food processor or grinder.

Step 2

Place the combined ingredients into a pot and bring it to a boil. Continue cooking it on medium for about an hour, while occasionally stirring.

Step 3

Once it's cooked, add oil, vinegar, salt and sugar. Let Adjika cook for another 20 minutes, while occasionally stirring.

Step 4

Remove from heat, add pressed garlic to the mixture and let it sit in a room temperature for about an hour.

Step 5

Sterilize the jars by preheating an oven to 215 °F. Wash the jars and lids, and place them in the oven for about 15 minutes, or until completely dry.

Step 6

With the help of a canning funnel place Adjika into jars.

Step 7

Close all lids very tightly.

Step 8

Store the canned adjika in a cool place for up to a year.