Papaya Aviyal

Ingredients:

2 1/2 cup papaya, thinly sliced

1- 1 1/4 cup grated coconut

1/4 tsp + 1/2 tsp turmeric powder

1/2 tsp chilli powder

4-5 green chillies

1/2 tsp cumin seeds

2-3 tbsp sour yogurt

2 sprig curry leaves

salt to taste

1 1/2 tbsp coconut oil

Preparation:

1. Peel and cut papaya into thin slices and keep it aside.
2. Crush grated coconut adding 1/4 tsp turmeric powder, 3-4 green chillies and cumin seeds and keep it aside.
3. In a pan, add the sliced papaya, 1/2 tsp turmeric powder, chilli powder, 1 slit green chilly , few curry leaves, salt and about 3/4 cup of water.
4. Cook it covered for 10-15 minutes till papaya is completely cooked and water is mostly evaporated.
5. Add yogurt to this and cook for 1-2 minutes.
6. Then add the crushed coconut mixture and cook covered for 1-2 minutes at low flame.
7. Mix gently and cook for a minute. Adjust the salt and switch off the flame.
8. Add coconut oil and a few curry leaves. Keep it covered for 10 minutes and mix gently...Serve with rice....

• Yogurt can be replaced with small goose berry sized tamarind soaked in 2 tbsp hot water and extracted its juice...

Recipe Source: YummyOYummy