Omaikka Thoran

Ingredients

Omaikka(Raw Pappaya) - 1(grated)
Shallots - 8 (diced)
Grated coconut - 1/2 cup
Green chillies -3 (cut into small pieces)
Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp
Cumin seeds - 1/2 tsp
Mustard seeds - 1 tsp
Curry leaves
Vegetable oil
Salt to taste

Directions

1. In a nonstick pan heat oil, add mustard. After the mustard pops, add curry leaves and half of the diced shallots. Fry shallots lightly. Then add the grated rawpappaya, salt to taste and mix well. Sprinkle some water. Put a tight lid on the pan and cook on a very slow heat for 2 to 3 mintues, till the pappaya is cooked.
2. Coarsely grind the grated coconut,half of the diced shallots,turmeric powder, cumin seeds and green chillies.
3. Add the coarsely ground ingredients and mix in. Close with lid and cook for two or three minutes. Then open the lid, stir and fry for a minute.
4. Serve hot.