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Pappaya Avial

A tasty papaya preparation, a trendy version of the traditional avial which can be served with both rice and Chappathi...

Ingredients

1. Papaya (green/ not ripened) - 1no.papaya

2. Green chillies - 2 no.s

3. Grated coconut - 1 cup

4. Shallots - 2 no.s

5. A small bowl of tamarind juice

6. Curry leaves

7. Coconut oil - 2 teaspoon

8. Turmeric powder - 1 teaspoon

9. Chilly powder - 1½ teaspoon

10. Salt - to taste

11. Cumin seeds - 1 teaspoon

Preparation Method

  1. Cut papaya into long strips and cook with chilly powder, salt, and turmeric.
  2. Use water just required for cooking as this is not a very liquidy preparation.
  3. Grind coconut, green chilies, shallots, and the cumin seeds into a semi grind.
  4. Pour the tamarind juice into the cooked mixture.
  5. Simmer for a few minutes. Add the ground coconut into the papaya mixture.
  6. Cook for 2 minutes and remove from the fire.
  7. Add curry leaves and coconut oil and stir gently, not disturbing the vegetables.