Papaya Cherupayar Thoran

Papaya Cherupayar ThoranBy : Anu Thomas
Mung bean-1 cup (boiled)
Raw Papaya -1 chopped
Grated Coconut-1 cup
Green Chillies-2
Garlic-1 pod
Turmeric Powder-1/4t
Mustard Seeds-1/4t
Curry Leaves- a sprig
Shallots-5 sliced thinly
Red chilli - 1

1)Grind coconut, green chillies, garlic and turmeric powder to a coarse paste.
2)Heat coconut oil. Add the mustard seeds and allow it to splutter.
Add the sliced shallots,Red chilli and fry until they soften.
The coarse paste follows this.
3)Add the chopped papaya. Add 1/4 cup of water and cover and allow the papaya to cook.
4)Add in the boiled mung beans and stir the mixture and cover and cook until all
the moisture content evaporates.
5)Finally do a salt check and sprinkle curry leaves and serve.