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Wednesday, July 25, 2012

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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14 comments:

  1. Quite interesting!!!Never cooked raw papaya ....

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  2. Very healthy and delicious combination.. lovely clicks too !!
    Indian Cuisine

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  3. That really looks wonderful CL..never combined those beans with anything else..should try sometime..

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  4. a new combo..something I would never think of!..looks great!!

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  5. now that is one super healthy dish packed with nutrients...love the beautiful clicks.

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  6. Wat an interesting combo, seriously never thought of this combo in curry.. Excellent and delicious.

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  7. never heard of this combination...the picture is amazing

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