Green papaya, moringa leaves saute
 
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Serves: 4
Ingredients
  • 2 cups diced green papaya.
  • 1 cup moringa leaves. Washed, separated leaves from stems and cut.
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 8 small green Thai chilies or red chilies
  • ¼th tsp black mustard seeds optional
  • 2-4 tbsp coconut or other healthy oil
  • ¼th tsp pure turmeric powder
  • ½ tsp cumin
  • Healthy salt as pink himalayan salt or sea salt
  • 3 tbsp coconut milk or regular milk. You may need more if papaya pieces are very raw and dry.
  • 1 tsp fresh ground coriander powder optional
  • 3 sprigs chopped cilantro
Instructions
  1. Pour oil in a kadai. Heat to medium.
  2. If using red chilies, fry red chilies to brown.
  3. Add mustard seeds. When they start spluttering, add cumin.
  4. Cook till brown.
  5. If using green chilies, add green chilies, onion and turmeric powder.
  6. Cook for 1 minute. Add papaya pieces. Stir occasionally. Cook 2-4 minutes till they are coated with turmeric all over.
  7. Add salt, stir well. Close lid and cook for around 8-12 minutes.
  8. Add moringa leaves. Cook for 2 minutes while stirring occasionally.
  9. Add 3 tbsp whole milk. Vegans, replace with coconut milk. Add coriander powder. Close the lid and cook until all milk is evaporated. If milk curdles, that's fine.
  10. Cook until papaya is well cooked.
  11. Top with chopped cilantro.
Recipe by Ujwala's Delicacies at https://www.ujwalasdelicacies.com/green-papaya-moringa-leaves-saute/