Papeeta Kari (Green Papaya Curry)

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Papeeta Kari (Green Papaya Curry)

Papeeta Kari (Green Papaya Curry) is a traditional Indian recipe for a classic vegetarian curry of papaya and coconut in a lightly-spiced base with curry leaves. The full recipe is presented here and I hope you enjoy this classic Indian version of: Green Papaya Curry (Papeeta Kari).

prep time

20 minutes

cook time

40 minutes

Total Time:

60 minutes

Serves:

4–6

Rating:

Tags : Curry Chilli Recipes Vegetarian Recipes Spice Recipes Herb Recipes Vegetable Recipes Indian Recipes

Ingredients:

150g green papaya, finely diced
3 tbsp freshly-grated coconut
3cm pice of fresh turmeric
3 green chillies
1/2 tsp ground cumin seeds
4 small onions, sliced
6 curry leaves
1 tbsp butter or cooking oil

Method:

Combine the papaya pieces and three of the curry leaves in a pan. Bring to a boil and immediately take off the heat then set aside.

In a mortar, pound together the turmeric, chillies and cumin seeds until you have a smooth paste (add a little water, if needed). Mix in the grated coconut then scrape into a pan. Add 300ml water, bring to a simmer and cook until you have a thick gravy. Add the butter, onions and the remaining curry leaves then bring to a boil. Add the papaya mix and cook for 1 minute, or until heated through.

Turn into a bowl and serve with plain rice.