Raw Papaya Curry ( Hara papitha sabzi )

Ingredients :

• Green Papaya - 1 small
• Onion - 1
• Tomatoes - 2
• Ginger Garlic Paste - 1 tbsp
• Mustard Seeds - 1 tsp
• Cumin Seeds - 1 tsp
• Hing ( asafoetida ) - a pinch
• Turmeric Powder - 1/4 tsp
• Coriander Powder - 1 tsp
• Red Chili Powder - to taste
• Salt - to taste
• Chopped Cilantro - for garnish.
• Oil - 2 tbsp

Directions: 

• Peel the papaya, take off the seeds and chop.
• I cooked it in a pressure cooker to save some time. Heat oil in the pressure cooker, splutter mustard seeds and cumin seeds. Add hing.
• Saute ginger garlic paste and chopped onions.
• Add chopped tomatoes and cook till mushy. Add turmeric powder, coriander powder, red chili powder, salt. Mix well.
• Add a couple of glasses of water and chopped papaya.
• Close the lid of the cooker and cook for 3 whistles or till the papaya is tender. Adjust seasoning.
• Garnish with chopped cilantro.

You can cook in a pot , which will take a little longer than the pressure cooker. The method remains the same.