Curried Papaya Chutney Food

MUSTARD SEED AND PAPAYA CHUTNEY

Steps:

• Combine vinegar, water, sugar and mustard in 1-quart pan. Place over medium heat and bring to boil. Cook until liquid becomes syrupy, about 8 minutes. Add papayas and curry powder. Cook about 30 minutes more, stirring often until papaya becomes soft and start becoming mushy but still can see chunks. Remove from heat and mix in onion. It can be served right away. For better result, pack mixture into jar and refrigerate 1 week before using.

CURRIED PAPAYA CHUTNEY

Steps:

• Put a heavy bottomed pan over medium heat and add vinegar,water, sugar and mustard and bring to boil.
• Cook until liquid becomes syrupy.
• Add papayas and curry powder, salt, garam masala.
• Cook 2 minutes more, stirring constantly.
• Remove from heat and mix in onion.
• Cool to the room temperature.
• Pour in jar and refrigerate for 5 days before using.

CURRIED PINEAPPLE CHUTNEY

Steps:

• Heat oil in heavy large pot over medium-high heat. Add red onion and bell peppers and sauté until onion begins to soften, about 8 minutes. Add jalapeño chilies and curry powder; stir 2 minutes. Add pineapple cubes, orange juice, apple cider vinegar, and golden brown sugar. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium and simmer mixture until thick and reduced to about 7 1/2 cups, stirring often, about 1 hour 10 minutes. Season chutney to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 4 days ahead. Cool completely, then cover and refrigerate.)

CURRIED BEEF SAMOSAS WITH MANGO-PAPAYA CHUTNEY

Steps:

• for chutney:
• Combine all ingredients except currants in medium saucepan. Simmer until onion is tender and mixture thickens slightly, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes. Stir in currants. Cool. (Can be made 3 days ahead. Chill.)
• Make samosas:
• Heat 2 tablespoons oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add beef and sauté until brown, breaking up clumps with back of spoon, about 5 minutes. Add curry powder and flour and sauté 2 minutes longer. Transfer beef mixture to colander and drain oil. Cool.
• Lightly flour baking sheet. Arrange 12 wonton wrappers on work surface. Spoon scant 1 tablespoon filling in center of each. Brush edges with egg. Fold each wrapper diagonally in half, forming triangle. Press edges together to seal. Transfer to prepared baking sheet. Repeat with remaining wrappers and filling. (Can be made 8 hours ahead. Cover; chill.)
• Add enough vegetable oil to heavy large saucepan to reach depth of 4 inches. Heat to 350°F. Working in batches, fry samosas until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side. Using tongs, transfer samosas to paper towels. Serve samosas with chutney.

CURRIED CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Place the chicken breasts on a sheet pan and rub the skin with olive oil. Sprinkle liberally with salt and pepper. Roast for 35 to 40 minutes, until the chicken is just cooked. Set aside until cool enough to handle. Remove the meat from the bones, discard the skin, and dice the chicken into large bite-size pieces.
• For the dressing, combine the mayonnaise, wine, chutney, curry powder, and 1 1/2 teaspoons salt in the bowl of a food processor fitted with the steel blade. Process until smooth.
• Combine the chicken with enough dressing to moisten well. Add the celery, scallions, and raisins, and mix well. Refrigerate for a few hours to allow the flavors to blend. Add the cashews and serve at room temperature.

MANGO OR PAPAYA CHUTNEY

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large skillet and saute the onion over medium heat until softened. Stir in the ginger, mango or papaya, brown sugar, red pepper flakes, salt and water. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer for 35 to 40 minutes or until the fruit is very soft. Stir in the scallions and cook for another 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and let cool. Keep refrigerated until ready to serve.;