Papaya mezhukkupuratti / Papaya stir fry

Papaya stir fry was a common dish in our dining table.My Achan (dad)loved this version and Amma used to prepare it for us.It is a simple recipe with less ingredients but tastes heavenly.Papyas are excellent source of vitamin C ,A,  E, K and minerals.It will helps to reduce the risk of many life style related diseases.

A fish fry  , Moru curry and papaya mezhukkupuratti....wow..drooling here..!!!!!!!!!And you..????

Ingredients :

• Papaya   : 1 medium sized
• Shallots / kochulli (crushed ) : 1/4 cup
• Coconut bits (Thenga kothu ) : 1/4 cup
• Chilly powder : 2 tspn
• Turmeric powder : 1/4 tspn
• Salt
• Oil

Method :

• Peel the papya remove the seeds and chop it in to small cubes.Wash it well and sset aside.
• Take apan and add chopped papaya with salt and turmeric powder.Add enough water and cook it (Don't over cook)till the water gets dried.Drain it and keep aside

• Now heat a pan with oil.Add crushed shallots and saute it well.Now add coocnut bits and chilly powder.Saute it well in low flame .Add cooked papaya and fry it well in low flame.

• Papaya stir fry is ready to serve with rice!!!!!!!

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