Raw/Green Papaya And Red Bean Curry

Inspired by this recipe, I set out to make this curry and I have been frequently making this since last year with different types of lentils and beans. A wonderful curry with unusual combo of raw papaya fruit and lentil.

Ingredients:

• 1/2 Cup Red Bean, soaked for 3-4 hours
• 1 Raw/Green Papaya
• 2-3 Tbsp Chopped Red Onions
• 1 Tsp Mustard seeds
• 1 Tsp Split Hulled Black Bean/ Urad dhal
• 1/2 Tsp Cumin Seeds
• Olive Oil for Cooking
• Salt, as needed

For Grinding:

• 2-3 Dry Red Chilies
• 1/2 Tsp Peppercorns
• 2 Green Chili
• 2-3 Garlic Cloves
• 4 Balls of Grated Coconut
• 1/2 Tsp Turmeric Powder
• 1 Tbsp Coriander Powder
• 1 Stalk Curry Leaf, Optional

Procedure:

• Pressure cook the red bean with little water and salt until it is well-cooked and soft but not mushy. 

• Peel the raw/green papaya and cut it into small bite-size pieces.

• In a pan, add 3-4 tbsp Olive oil and temper the mustard seeds, urad dhal and cumin seeds. Add the chopped onions and saute till translucent.

• Now add the cut papaya and 1/2 cup water. Lower the flame to medium and cook the papaya for 5 minutes.

• Drain the cooked red beans and add it to the pan.

• Grind to a coarse thick paste all the ingredients under "For Grinding"

• Add it to the pan and stir ti incorporate. Add more water, salt and check for taste. 

• Lid the pan and cook for 5 more minutes until all the water evaporates.

• This delicious and nutritious curry tastes great with Sambhar or Rasam Rice.

Other Dry Curries:
Bengali Chachodi

Gherkin Fry

Beet Curry

Enjoy! 
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