Papaya Carrot Pickle Wedding Pickle
This is the classic East Indian wedding pickle made with raw papaya and carrots in a vinegar brine. It is slightly sweet, and sour, with a little bit of zing from the chili.
Servings 8 servings
Calories 76kcal
Cost $5
Ingredients
- 1 med Raw papaya sliced and sun dried for 2 hours
- 5 med Carrots sliced and sun dried for 2 hours
- 4 med Green chilies slit into two
- 2 bulbs Garlic cloves peels and threaded on a toothpick
- 3 inch Fresh ginger sliced
- 5 large Yellow dates sliced
Brine - Pickle liquid
- 1½ cup Vinegar
- 1 tbsp Mustard seed crushed
- 10 Pepper corns
- 2 tbsp Sugar or crushed jaggery
- 1 tsp Turmeric powder
- 1 tsp Chilly powder or cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp Kosher salt
Instructions
- Veggies - Wash, clean, and slice both the papaya and carrots into thick slices. Place them on a large tray and into the sun for 2 hours. Pro tip- The sun will evaporate excess moisture from the veggies which will prevent them from molding in the pickle.1 med Raw papaya, 5 med Carrots
- Brin - Combine all the brine ingredients in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir until the sugar and salt have dissolved. Bring to a boil and take it off the heat. Leave to cool to room temperature.1½ cup Vinegar, 1 tbsp Mustard seed, 2 tbsp Sugar, 1 tsp Turmeric powder, 1 tsp Chilly powder, 1 tsp Kosher salt, 10 Pepper corns
- Combine - In a large ceramic, glass, or plastic bowl combine the sun-dried veggies, along with chilies, garlic, ginger, and dates with the cooled brine. Stir well and set aside. Pro tip - do not use metal such as aluminum as the acid in the brine will react with the metal causing oxidation.4 med Green chilies, 2 bulbs Garlic cloves, 3 inch Fresh ginger, 5 large Yellow dates
- Stirring - This mixture needs to be tossed around 2 to 3 times a day for the next 3 to 4 days. This will ensure that all the veggies come in contact with the brine and absorb as much flavor as possible.
- Store - Transfer the pickle to a pickle jar making sure that the top has enough brine to prevent exposure. Seal with a cheesecloth and leave to macerate for another 4 to 5 days or up to a week.
- Serving - when removing the pickle from the jar, take only the veggies leaving the liquid behind. This will ensure the rest of the pickle is well submerged in the brine which prevents contamination.
Nutrition
Calories: 76kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Sodium: 328mg | Potassium: 254mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 6805IU | Vitamin C: 26mg | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 1mg
