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The Green Barbecue

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Griddled Papaya with Tamarind, Chilli and Coconut

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I’ve been known to serve this as part of a lazy brunch outside – the papaya only gains in flavour from a short stint on the barbecue, and works so well with a sharp tamarind dressing and a good shake of coconut.

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Ingredients

desiccated coconut
fresh mint leaves, finely chopped
fresh red chilli, finely chopped
tamarind paste, from a jar (not tamarind concentrate)
olive or neutral oil
just underripe papayas, halved, seeds removed

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