Papaya Muthira ( Horse Gram ) Thoran

Ingredients:

1/2 medium raw papaya

1/4 cup muthira / horse gram ( 1/2 cup cooked)

1/2 onion, finely chopped

4-5 green chillies, chopped

3/4 cup grated coconut

1/4 tsp turmeric powder

1 sprig curry leaves

1/2 tsp mustard seeds

1-2 dry red chillies

salt to taste

1 tbsp coconut oil

Preparation:

1. Wash the horse gram and soak in water for 5-6 hours and pressure cook it adding enough water and salt for 4 whistles. Drain the water and keep it aside.
2. Add grated papaya, coconut, chopped onion, green chillies, turmeric powder, curry leaves and salt in a bowl and mix well with your hands.
3. Heat oil in a pan and splutter mustard seeds.
4. Add dry red chillies and the grated papaya-coconut mixture and mix well and cook covered for 4-5 minutes at medium-low flame, stirring occasionally. 
5. Then add cooked horse gram, mix well and cook covered for 2-3 minutes on low flame.
6. Remove from flame and serve with rice…