Pepe Chechki ( Raw Papaya Curry)

by BETHICA DAS

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Papaya cooked in a Bengali style.It is a dry preparation and is cooked with urad dal vadis and spiced with just salt and turmeric, gives it an authentic taste. Best had with chapattis.

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Preparation Time: 15 mins Cooking Time: 15 mins Total Time: 30 mins 4Makes 4 serving
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Ingredients

1 raw papaya , peeled and grated
2 tbsp mustard (rai / sarson) oil
8 to 10 urad dal vadis
1 tsp panch phoron
2 slit green chillies
salt to taste
1/2 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
1 tsp ghee
2 tbsp chopped coriander (dhania)

Method

Heat oil in a pan and first fry the vadis till golden brown and keep aside.
In the same oil, temper with the panch phoron and green chillies.
After they stop spluttering, add the grated papaya, salt and turmeric powder.
Mix well and cook, covered till done. Water can be sprinkled at intervals if required.
When done, add the ghee and the coriander leaves. Mix well and serve with chapattis.

This recipe was contributed by BETHICA DAS on 02 Apr 2013
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