Ingredients:

2 cup raw papaya, peeled and cut into small cubes

1/2 cup dried prawns / unakka chemmeen

1 cup grated coconut

1 1/2 tsp chilli powder

1/2 tsp turmeric powder

3 shallots

2-3 shallots, sliced

salt to taste

2 tbsp coconut oil

1 tsp mustard seeds

2 dry red chillies

1 sprig curry leaves

Preparation:

1. Peel and chop the raw papaya into small cubes.
2. Grind grated coconut and 3 shallots together to a smooth paste adding little water and keep it aside.
3. Heat little oil in a pan and roast the dried prawns until aromatic and keep it aside.
4. In a pan, add the chopped papaya and cook it adding chilli powder, turmeric powder and salt adding enough water until tender.
5. Then add the roasted dried prawns and mix well.
6. Add the coconut paste and enough water and mix well and cook for 5 minutes at low flame. Adjust the salt and switch off the flame.
7. Heat 1 tbsp oil in a small pan and splutter mustard seeds. Add 2-3 sliced shallots, dry red chillies and curry leaves and fry for a minute.
8. Pour this over the curry and keep it covered till ready to serve....Mix gently and serve hot...