Tasty Kerala Style Raw Pappaya Pickle – Instant Pickle

Ingredients

• Papaya – 2 medium nos
• Ginger – 2 nos
• Garlic – 8 to 9 nos
• Curry leaves – 3 to 4 sprigs
• Vinegar – 2 tbsp
• Dry red chilli – 3 to 4 nos
• Red chilli powder – 1 1/2 tsp
• Mustard seed – 1 tsp
• Salt – 1 or 2 tsp

Method

• Firstly, we have to peel the papaya and set it aside.
• Then cut it in half and remove the seeds.
• Wash the papaya pieces and set aside.
• Then chop the papaya and set it aside.
• Crush the ginger and garlic and keep them aside.
• Heat oil in a pan,add mustard seeds and let them splutter.
• Add dry red chilli and crushed garlic ginger paste.
• Saute them well for a few minutes.
• Then add curry leaves and sauté them well.
• Then add red chilli powder and saute them well.
• Then add the chopped papaya and saute them well.
• Add salt and vinegar ,saute them well.
• Then cover with a lid and cook for a few minutes.
• Remove the lid and sauté them well.
• Once the papaya is ready, remove it from the fire and keep it aside.
• Once the papaya pickle is cooled, store it in glass bottles.