Green Papaya Dry Curry

Ingredients:

Green Papaya – 1 medium, chopped into cubes
Green chilies – 2
Mustard seeds – ½ tsp
Cumin seeds – ½ tsp
Sesame seeds
Red Chili powder
Sambar powder
Curry leaves
Salt – to taste
Oil – 1tbsp

Method:

•Microwave the papaya pieces with ½ cup water until tender (it took about 10 mins in my mw).
•Heat oil in a sauté pan, add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, sesame seeds; after the seeds splutter add curry leaves and green chilies.
•Then add the microwaved papaya pieces, turmeric, sesame powder, sambar powder and salt. Cover and cook for 5 minutes for the flavors to mingle.
•Uncover and increase the heat to medium-high and cook for 2-3 minutes, until the pieces turn slightly golden brown around the edges.
•Serve hot with rice and sambar