Papaya chutney, Seychelles

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

Preparation time: 10 minutes

Cooking time 25 minutes

Total time 35 minutes

Difficulty: Beginner

Servings: 8

Special diet: naturally gluten-free

Ingredients

1 slightly underripe papaya (approximately 500g)
1 finely chopped red onion
2 cloves of garlic, crushed
1 red chili pepper, deseeded and chopped (I used fairly spicy garam masala)
2 tablespoons of cane sugar (or honey)
3 Tbsp of cider vinegar (gluten-free)
1 tsp grated fresh ginger
1 tsp of mustard seeds
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp of turmeric
2 tablespoons of lime juice
1 pinch of salt

Preparation

1
Step 1: Sauté the spices
- Heat a large frying pan over medium heat with a tablespoon of vegetable oil.
- Add the mustard seeds and let them pop.
- Stir in the onion, garlic, ginger and chili (or garam masala). Fry until the onions are translucent.
2
Step 2: Cook the chutney
- Add the grated papaya to the pan and mix well.
- Stir in 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.
3
Step 3: Finalize the recipe
- Once the papaya is tender and the mixture has thickened, add the lime juice.
- Adjust the seasoning if necessary (add more sugar or salt according to your taste).
4
Step 4: Store and serve
- Pour the hot chutney into a glass jar and let it cool.
- Keep 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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