Papaya thoran..

INGREDIENTS:

Papaya, (raw)  - 1 medium sized.
Grated coconut  -  3/4 cup.
Red chilies  -  2-3.
Small red onion  - 4-5.
Turmeric powder  -  1/2 tsp.
Cumin seeds  -  1/2 tsp.
Garlic cloves  - 2.
Coconut oil or olive oil  -  2 tbsp.
Curry leaves  - 1 sprig.
Mustard seeds  - 1/4 tsp.
Salt to taste.

METHOD:

Remove the skin, seeds and cut into small pieces.  Heat oil, add mustard seeds and curry leaves.  When the seeds splutter add the papaya slices and saute for few minutes.  Grind together the grated coconut. red onions, red chilies, turmeric powder, cumin seeds, and garlic cloves coarsely.  Add the coconut mixture to the papaya, with little water and cook till its soft, stirring occasionally.  Add salt to taste and serve. 

VARIATION;
Thoran can be made with all the vegetables, including bread fruit, elephant yam, tapioca, tender jack, cabbage, radish etc.

"ENJOY COOKING AND EATING"