Indian Meals are known for their flavours and spices. No Indian Meal is complete without a pickle or a chutney/ Relish. Raw Papaya Relish is not something I have grown up eating. No Childhood memories, as such. I had Raw Papaya Relish for the first time in Samarkhand Bangalore and it was “Love at First Bite”.
I remember my father and I finished the small bowl served initially even before we placed our order. It took us some time to guess it was Raw Papaya.
Last week everyone at home was down with severe cold and cough. A friend suggested that putting a small piece of Raw papaya in the water while taking steam helps clear the congestion. So, I asked my husband to buy Raw papaya on the way back from work, and that is where I erred. I did not tell him how many and therefore I had 2 Raw papayas at home. While one we used for taking steam , I thought of making this relish with another one.
The raw papaya relish goes well with a hot paratha as well as in a sandwich. You can also add raisins, melon seeds or red chilli flakes when relish is ready, and give one last boil.
| Prep Time | 10 minutes |
| Cook Time | 20 minutes |
| Servings |
cup
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- 500 grams papaya Raw
- 1/2 Cup sugar
- 1/2 Cup water
- 1/2 Teaspoon Seeds Nigella
- 1/2 Teaspoon Cumin Seeds
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon oil
- 2 tablespoon lemon juice
Ingredients
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- Remove the skin of the papaya and clean the inner membrane.
- Cut the papaya into thin slices about 1.5" long
- In a pan heat the oil and add nigella seeds. When Nigella seeds crackle add cumin. When cumin is golden add papaya and stir well.
- Add water and cover the pan with a lid. Stir every 3-4 minutes.
- Once the papaya is hot and cooked add sugar and boil.
- When the syrup is thick, papaya pieces will be transparent add salt and lemon and stir and switch off the flame. If you wish to add you can add chilli flakes, melon seed or raisins just before the final stir.
- Let the relish cool down. Transfer it to an airtight box and store in the fridge.
- You can serve it warm or cold. I prefer it cold.
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looks delicious
thanks Sujitha !!
How much oil and how much lemon (juice). Not in list of ingredients. Thanks
Hi Jennifer, I have edited the list. Thanks for pointing this out.
Hi
Looks delicious. Can you tell me how long can I keep it in the fridge for??
Hi Hema !!
you can keep it upto a 2 weeks in fridge.
Green pawpaw (unripe) or a just turned yellow pawpaw for this recipe? I’ve made it using a just turned pawpaw, but thought I’d better check before I do another batch. And it is so delicious! Thank you.
Jennifer green unripe Papaya. I am so happy that you liked it.
Which kind of oil is to be used, refined or mustard oil?
I use Refined oil.