Wednesday, October 9, 2013

Tangy Raw papaya chutney




Ingredients :
1 raw papaya (grated and blanched in saltwater)
1 tablespoon      -             hing
2 tablespoon      -              red chilly powder
1/2 tspn                -             garam masala powder
2 tablespoon      -             oil
1 cup                     -             Grated jaggery ( or as per taste)
1 tablespoon      -             raw brown sugar
1 tablespoon      -              Aamchur powder (or as per taste)
1 tablespoon      -              Black pepper powder
1 tablespoon      -              Mustard
1 each of              -              Clove , Elaichi, one inch dalchini.
1 tablespoon      -              Freshly squeezed lemon juice.
Salt                         -              Just a pinch.
Method
Drain the blanched raw papaya and keep aside. In a deep pan heat oil. Then add hing ,clove,elaichi,dalchini and mix well. Now add mustard to it and let it splutter nicely. Keep the gas on medium flame and add the chili powder to the oil. Mix it once and then add the blanched papaya and mix well. Now add, remaining ingredients – garam masala, lemon juice , aamchoor powder, grated jaggery, brown sugar and black pepper powder and salt to taste .Mix all the ingredients well and keep covered , on simmer for 5 to 10 minutes until all the jaggery melts and is absorbed by the papaya.Take off from the gas and let it cool completely. Store in a airtight glass bottle as long as you may wish. (Keep it refrigerated)Can be served with chapatti,roti…or plainly as a pickle . Is a great option to put it as bread spread for children, instead of concentrated jam. They will love it!!!!