Kerala green papaya masala
Kerala Green Papaya Masala- Healthy, vegan curry perfect with rice or rotis.
Servings 4
Calories
Ingredients
- 1/2 of 1 Green papaya raw papaya, peeled and cubed
- 4-5 tsp Coconut oil
- 1 tsp Mustard seeds
- 1 sprig Curry leaves
- 8-10 Small onion
- 12- 15 pieces Fresh coconut
- 1-2 Green chilies
- 1 inch piece Ginger
- 4-5 cloves Garlic
Spice powders
- 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder
- 2 tsp Kashmiri chili powder
- 3 tsp Coriander powder
- 1 tsp Pepper powder
- 1 tsp Meat masala powder Eastern brand
Instructions
- Peel the raw papaya, remove the seeds, and cut it into medium-sized cubes. Rinse well and set aside.
- Heat coconut oil add mustard seeds when it splutters add coconut slices cut into 1/2 inch pieces. add few curry leaves, Allow coconut to brown slightly and give a nice toasted aroma now add the chopped ginger sauce for a minute then add garlic chopped continue sautéing for a minute then add chopped small onion, green chili. Saute until it softens well. Add turmeric powder, chili powder and coriander powder. Saute until the spice powders turn aromatic.
- Add the cubed papaya, salt. When papaya is slightly cooked add meat masala and pepper powder and saute and boiling hot water until the veggie is slightly covered.. Cook until the papaya becomes soft but still holds shape.
- Once the papaya is cooked. Let it simmer gently on low flame until the flavors blend beautifully and most of the water is dried up. Switch off the heat add more curry leaves and raw coconut oil. Mix well and keep it covered for 10 minutes then serve.
- This curry tastes best when served warm with Kerala matta rice or plain rice.