Papite ka Achar
Equipment
- Pan
- Baking tray
- Glass jars
Ingredients
- 1 Green Papaya large, raw, peeled
- 1/4 teaspoon Asafoetida
- 6 Garlic cloves crushed
- 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds
- 1 teaspoon Aniseeds
- 1 teaspoon Turmeric ground
- 1 tablespoon Ginger sliced
- 1 teaspoon Chili powder
- Salt
- 500 ml Vegetable oil (2 1/4 cups)
Instructions
- Bring 1 litre / 1¾ pints (4¼ cups) water to the boil in a large pan.
- Add the papaya and cook for about 10 minutes, or until soft.
- Then drain and spread the papaya out on a baking tray (sheet).
- Let it dry it completely.
- Heat the oil in a large pan over medium heat.
- Add the asafoetida, garlic, cumin, aniseeds, turmeric and ginger.
- Stir-fry for about 2 minutes.
- Remove the pan from the heat and allow it to cool.
- When cool, add the chilli powder and papaya, then season with salt.
- Cover with muslin (cheesecloth) and leave overnight in the pan.
- The next morning, put into sterilized glass jars.
Nutrition
Serving: 500gSodium: 1mgCalcium: 1mgVitamin C: 1mgVitamin A: 7IUSugar: 1gFiber: 1gPotassium: 2mgCalories: 9kcalSaturated Fat: 1gFat: 1gProtein: 1gCarbohydrates: 1gIron: 1mg
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