How long does Plastic Chutney take?

45 minutes from start to finish. That is 5 minutes of preparation and 40 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Plastic Chutney serve?

3. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Plastic Chutney vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

What do I need to make Plastic Chutney?

250 grams Raw Papaya, 1¼ cup Sugar, ½ tbsp Lemon Juice, For Boiling Water, 1 tsp Salt, 1 tsp Ajwain, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Plastic Chutney?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Plastic Chutney?

About 368 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Plastic Chutney

Name: Plastic Chutney
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Bengali
Ingredients: 250 grams Raw Papaya; For Boiling Water; 1 cup Water; 1¼ cup Sugar; ½ tbsp Lemon Juice; 1 tsp Salt; 1 tsp Ajwain

45 min
not spicy
Serves 3

Prep 5 min · Cook 40 min

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4 steps, each one filmed. A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

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Also known as Papaya Chutney · Veg · Chutneys, Podis & Pickles

Chutneys, Podis & Pickles Vegan Low fat Jain Gluten-free Dairy-free

Plastic chutney is a Bengali sweet chutney of thin raw papaya slices cooked in sugar syrup with lemon and ajwain. Serves 3, 45 minutes plus chilling, video.

Ingredients

7 items

3 people

Raw Papaya250 grams
WaterFor Boiling
Water1 cup
Sugar1¼ cup
Lemon Juice½ tbsp
Salt1 tsp
Ajwain1 tsp

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 3 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 3 people
Energy	368kcal	1104kcal
Protein	0.7g	2.1g
Carbohydrate	94g	282g
Fat	0.3g	0.9g
Fibre	1.8g	5.4g
Sugar	91g	273g

Cookd masalas for raw papaya

Method

1
Peel and cut the raw papaya into small thin slices
Raw Papaya
2
Blanch the raw papaya in boiling water for 2 minutes before straining and transferring to an ice bath
Water
3
Add the water and sugar to a pot and bring to a boil. Cook for 10 minutes on a medium heat. Strain the blanched raw papaya and add it to the mixture. Bring to a boil and then reduce the heat to a medium heat. The mixture should be simmering. Cook for an additional 25 minutes, or until the raw papaya turns translucent.
WaterSugar
4
Add the lemon juice, salt and carom seeds. Transfer the mixture to a bowl and refrigerate for 2 hours. Serve chilled!
Lemon JuiceSaltAjwain

Before you start

How long does Plastic Chutney take?: 45 minutes from start to finish. That is 5 minutes of preparation and 40 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Plastic Chutney serve?: 3. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Plastic Chutney vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Plastic Chutney spicy?: No, it is not spicy.
What do I need to make Plastic Chutney?: 250 grams Raw Papaya, 1¼ cup Sugar, ½ tbsp Lemon Juice, For Boiling Water, 1 tsp Salt, 1 tsp Ajwain, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Plastic Chutney?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Plastic Chutney?: About 368 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.