Pickled Green Papaya

Ingredients: • 4 red chiles, chopped • 1 large red onion, chopped • 1 (2- inch) piece ginger, minced • 4 garlic cloves, minced • 4 tablespoon black mustard seeds • 2 cups vinegar • 1 tablespoon mustard oil • 1 cup brown sugar • Salt to taste • 1 teaspoon turmeric • 1 pound green papaya, peeled and diced Note: MAKES 4 CUPS

Method: 1. In a blender or a food processor, add the red chilies, onion, ginger, garlic, mustard seeds and 1 cup of vinegar and blend to make a paste. 2. Heat the oil in a large sauce pan over medium heat, cook the paste and remaining vinegar until fragrant and reduced. Add the sugar, salt, turmeric and papaya and simmer for 5 minutes. 3. Remove from the heat and cool before serving. This can be stored in an airtight container in a refrigerator for up to 3 months.