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Pappaya achar, Kerala green papaya pickle

Pappaya achar, Kerala green papaya pickle

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A Kerala-style papaya pickle: small pieces of papaya that have been soaked in salt, then mixed with ginger, garlic, green chili peppers, mustard seeds, an…

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Recipe from Plutus, adapted by Recette de cuisine · · updated on

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This green papaya pickle is very common in Kerala and can be prepared in just 30 minutes. It is typically served with rice and as part of everyday meals. The vinegar and mustard oil help to preserve it in a jar.

Ingredients and directions

  • Prep time15 min
  • Cook time15 min
  • Resting30 min
  • Total1 hr
  • DifficultyEasy
  • CostBudget
  • Cooking methodpan
  • Estimated cost$3.18 $0.32 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 15, 2026.
  • Vegetarian
  • Vegan
  • Gluten-free

Ingredients

10 people
  • $1.49
  • $0.14
  • $0.15
  • $0.64
  • $0.24
  • $0.07
  • $0.17
  • $0.03
  • $0.25

Prices from US supermarkets for 8 of 9 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.

Directions

  1. Salt the papaya seeds and let them drain for a while, then discard the water that has collected.
  2. Heat the mustard oil, add the mustard seeds, then stir in the dried chili peppers, curry leaves, ginger, garlic, and green chili peppers. Cook until browned.
  3. Add the turmeric and chili powder, and cook briefly.
  4. Add the papaya, mix well, and pour in the vinegar. ≈ 4 min
  5. Simmer for a few minutes over low heat, then let cool and store in a clean jar.

The bill

Pappaya achar, Kerala green papaya pickle

  • 2 cups of diced green papaya$1.49
  • 1 tablespoon of chopped ginger$0.14
  • 1 tablespoon of chopped garlic$0.15
  • 2 tablespoons of hot pepper powder$0.64
  • ½ teaspoon of turmeric$0.24
  • salt$0.07
  • ½ cup of vinegar$0.17
  • 1 teaspoon of mustard seeds$0.03
  • 3 tablespoons of mustard oil$0.25

Total$3.18

that's $0.32 per person

Estimated price; varies by store.

Equipment

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Before you start

Ingredients

  • 2 cups of diced green papaya
  • 1 tablespoon of chopped ginger
  • 1 tablespoon of chopped garlic
  • 3 or 4 chopped green chili peppers
  • 2 tablespoons of hot pepper powder
  • ½ teaspoon of turmeric
  • salt
  • ½ cup of vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon of mustard seeds
  • 2 dried red chili peppers
  • One bunch of curry leaves
  • 3 tablespoons of mustard oil

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