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This delicious chatini is similar to a chutney. Super tasty, it’s very quick and easy to prepare. Serve with tropical fish and meat dishes, particularly curries.

Serves 4
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 10 minutes

Ingredients:

• 400g shelled peanuts, skins removed
• 250g watermelon flesh
• 1 clove garlic
• 5 sprigs coriander
• 1 fresh green chilli
• 3 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 lemongrass stalks
• 1 tbsp finely chopped ginger
• salt and pepper

1. Toast the peanuts for 10 minutes in a 180ºC oven.
2. Gather all the ingredients in the bowl of a food processor and blend into a smooth paste. Check seasoning.
3. Store in the fridge until needed.

This recipe appears in our book, ’100% Mauritius – 52 recipes from the Prince Maurice’. You can buy the recipe book from our online store.