Ingredients for Papaya Gravy (Papaya Chaaru):
1. Green papaya – 1, medium-sized, cut into small pieces
Green chillies – 5, split into 2
Turmeric powder – ¼ small spoon
Salt – For taste
2. Coconut – ½, grated
Shallots – 3
Cumin – A pinch
3. Thick curd – 1 big spoon
4. Coconut oil – 1 big spoon
5. Mustard – ½ small spoon
6. Shallots – 3, sliced
Curry leaves – A stem
How to prepare Papaya Gravy (Papaya Chaaru)?
1. Mix ingredients no: 1 together.
2. Add sufficient water and cook in a pressure cooker.
3. Make a fine paste of ingredients no: 2.
4. Transfer cooked papaya to an earthen pot and smash well.
5. Place in flame, and when it starts to boil, add coconut paste.
6. Before it starts to boil, add thick curd and turn off the flame.
7. Check salt also, and add more if needed.
8. Heat oil and sputter mustard seeds.
9. Fry shallots and curry leaves and add to your papaya curry.
Courtesy: Vanitha Magazine April 16-29, 2022
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