Name: Pepe diye Murgir Mangsho (Chicken Cooked with Raw Papaya) recipe by Deepsikha Chakraborty at BetterButter
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 3
Ingredients: Curry cut chicken 500 gm; Raw papaya 1/2 no. (diced); Onion 1 no. (finely chopped); Tomato 1 no. (chopped); Garlic cloves 12 nos. (crushed); Ginger 1 inch piece (grated); Green chilli 6 nos. (slitted from middle); Turmeric powder 1/2 teaspoon; Cumin powder 1/2 teaspoon; Coriander powder 1/2 teaspoon; Garam masala powder 1/2 teaspoon (optional); Mustard oil 1 tablespoon; Salt, according to taste; Water, as required for a runny gravy

ABOUT Pepe diye Murgir Mangsho (Chicken Cooked with Raw Papaya) RECIPE

This is a chicken dish that you must try if you are on a diet and looking for something light, yet, you don’t want to compromise with the taste. This may vary from the typical Assamese traditional Papaya Chicken Curry, but yes, this is my version and is definitely worth a try. I usually cook it in a pressure cooker and the predominant flavour is of garlic’s. It can also be cooked in a heavy bottom pan and in that case, the cooking time will be little longer. This is a super easy recipe and can be included in your everyday comfort food list.

Ingredients Serving: 3

Curry cut chicken 500 gm
Raw papaya 1/2 no. (diced)
Onion 1 no. (finely chopped)
Tomato 1 no. (chopped)
Garlic cloves 12 nos. (crushed)
Ginger 1 inch piece (grated)
Green chilli 6 nos. (slitted from middle)
Turmeric powder 1/2 teaspoon
Cumin powder 1/2 teaspoon
Coriander powder 1/2 teaspoon
Garam masala powder 1/2 teaspoon (optional)
Mustard oil 1 tablespoon
Salt, according to taste
Water, as required for a runny gravy

Instructions

Heat oil in a pressure cooker and temper with onion and garlic. Sautè until the onion turns translucent.
Add ginger, tomato, green chillies, turmeric powder, cumin powder, coriander powder and salt, and stir till the tomato becomes mushy.
Now, add chicken and papaya and give a quick mix.
Add water till half level of the chicken and cover the lid. Cook for 2 whistles and turn off the flame.
Let the pressure cool down completely. Open the lid and add garam masala powder if you want. Though, this is completely optional.
Remove it to a serving vessel. Your Pepe diye Murgir Mangsho is ready to be served now.

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