Raw (Green) Papaya Dry Curry ~ Day 71

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Preparation time: 10 minutes

Cook time: 20 minutes

Serves: 4

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Ingredients: 

• Raw papaya - 1, medium, peeled and cut into cubes
• Mustard seeds - 1/2 tsp
• Urad dal - 1 tsp
• Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp
• Curry powder - 2 tsp (Here is the recipe for curry powder)
• Asafoetida - a pinch
• Salt - to taste
• Coconut oil - 2 tsp
• Curry leaves - few

Method:

1. Steam cook the cubed papaya until fork tender.
2. Heat oil in a skillet.  Splutter mustard seeds.  Add urad dal and fry until golden brown.
3. Add asafoetida and curry leaves.  Add the steamed papaya, turmeric powder and salt.  Stir to combine.
4. Add the curry powder and mix well to coat.  Cook over low heat for 2 minutes, stirring often.
5. Serve hot.  Best served as a side dish for sambar, rasam or yogurt rice.