Raw Papaya Salan With Green Peas Recipe
Summary
Ingredients
| 1 large semi-ripe papaya | ||
| Onions | 2 Large | |
| 1 5-spice leaf fresh from the garden, if possible | ||
| Tomatoes | 2 Large, finely chopped | |
| Green peas | 1 Cup (16 tbs), boiled | |
| Sesame seeds | 1 Tablespoon, broiled | |
| Coriander seeds | 1 Tablespoon, broiled | |
| 2 tbsps. skinned grams or dalia | ||
| Peanuts | 2 Tablespoon, broken | |
| 6 Kashmiri chillies, deseeded | ||
| Turmeric powder | 1/2 Teaspoon | |
| 2 cardamoms, seeds only | ||
| Black peppercorns | 6 | |
| Sugar | 2 Teaspoon | |
| Curry leaves | 2 | |
| Salt | To Taste | |
| Sesame Oil | ||
Directions
Peel the papaya and cut the flesh into 1/2" cubes. Soak them in water for 20 minutes. Drain in a sieve.
Place 3 tablespoons of oil in a vessel. Heat over a medium flame. When hot, add the curry sprigs and 5-spice leaf. When they heat, add ground onions and fry them till pink and cooked through. Add the ground masala and lower the heat and fry till red hot. Sprinkle a little water, if necessary.
Whilst the masala is being cooked, boil a pan of water, add salt and cook the papaya pieces till almost soft. Drain and add to the cooked masala along with the tomatoes. Cook over a low heat till almost dry. Add the green peas, stir well and taste for salt.
Serve hot with green mango chutney and parathas.
Place 3 tablespoons of oil in a vessel. Heat over a medium flame. When hot, add the curry sprigs and 5-spice leaf. When they heat, add ground onions and fry them till pink and cooked through. Add the ground masala and lower the heat and fry till red hot. Sprinkle a little water, if necessary.
Whilst the masala is being cooked, boil a pan of water, add salt and cook the papaya pieces till almost soft. Drain and add to the cooked masala along with the tomatoes. Cook over a low heat till almost dry. Add the green peas, stir well and taste for salt.
Serve hot with green mango chutney and parathas.
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