Papaya chutney is a sweet and sour recipe typical of the Seychelles, often used to accompany fish or chicken curries or grilled meats. Normally, we use green papaya but I made it with an almost ripe papaya, because it is difficult to find green papaya in France. The papaya combines perfectly with spices and lime for a balanced and delicious result, even when you are not a fan of papaya (this is the case for my husband who nevertheless appreciated this chutney). It's easy to prepare, naturally gluten-free and perfect for adding an exotic touch to your meals.

Papaya chutney, Seychelles

Seychelles

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Preparation time 10 mins Cooking time 25 mins Total time 35 mins

Difficulty: Beginner Servings: 8

Author: Gluten Escape Recipe themes: Vegetarian

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 not too ripe papaya (about 500 g)

• 1 red onion, finely chopped

• 2 cloves of garlic, crushed

• 1 red pepper, seeded and chopped (I used fairly spicy garam masala)

• 2 Tbsp cane sugar (or honey)

• 3 Tbsp of cider vinegar (gluten-free)

• 1 tsp grated fresh ginger

• 1 tsp mustard seeds

• ¹ ⁄ ₂ tsp cinnamon powder

• 1 tsp turmeric

• 2 tbsp lime juice

• 1 pinch of salt

Preparation

1. Step 1: Brown the spices

   • Heat a large skillet over medium heat with a tablespoon of vegetable oil.
   • Add the mustard seeds and let them pop.
   • Add the onion, garlic, ginger and chili pepper (or garam masala). Sauté until the onions are translucent.

1. Step 2: Cook the chutney

   • Add the grated papaya to the pan and mix well.
   • Add the sugar, cider vinegar, turmeric, cinnamon and a pinch of salt.
   • Simmer over low heat for about 20 minutes, stirring regularly to prevent the mixture from sticking.
   

1. Step 3: Finalize the recipe

   • Once the papaya is tender and the mixture has thickened, add the lime juice.
   • Adjust seasoning if necessary (add more sugar or salt to taste).

1. Step 4: Store and serve

   • Pour the hot chutney into a glass jar and leave to cool.
   • Store it in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
   • Serve it as a condiment for curries and grilled meats or fish.

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