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Papaya Parippu Curry

Curry - Vegetable - -

INGREDIENTS

200 g / 7 oz unripe papaya, peeled and cut into chunks
25 g / 1 oz chana dal
50 g / 2 oz freshly grated or desiccated coconut
1 green chilli
1 t fennel seeds
2 T oil
1 t mustard seeds
1 large onion, finely chopped
A few curry leaves
1 t turmeric powder
Salt

METHOD

In a large saucepan of salted water, cook the papaya, covered, over a medium heat for 15 minutes until the fruit is tender. Drain and set aside.

Meanwhile, wash the chana dal in cold water. In a small saucepan, bring 225 ml / 8 fl oz of salted water to the boil, add the chana dal and cook, covered, for 10-15 minutes until well cooked. Set aside.

Using a spice mill or pestle and mortar, grind the coconut, green chilli and fennel to a fine paste.

In a large frying pan, heat the oil. Add the mustard seeds and as they begin to pop, add the onion and curry leaves. Stir well and cook over a medium heat until the onion is golden brown. Add the ground coconut mixture, then reduce the heat and cook, stirring for 2-3 minutes. Mix in the cooked papaya and chana dal and serve hot.

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