Narkel Diye Pepe
Cooks in
Serves 4
Ingredients
- 1 small papaya washed and grated
- 1 medium size potato, cut into one-inch cubes
- ½ cup freshly grated coconut
- 1 teaspoon whole cumin
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin powder
- 1 tablespoon ginger paste
- ½ teaspoon garam masala
- 1 tablespoon ghee
- 2 tablespoon mustard oil
- Salt to taste
Directions
- Take the grated papaya in a deep bottom vessel and cover it with water, boil till the papaya becomes tender
- Add a pinch of salt and turmeric powder to the potatoes, shallow fry them till they are half done. Keep aside
- Pour in about 1 tablespoon of oil in the same wok, and throw in the cumin seeds, as they start sputtering add the potatoes, boiled papaya and all the spices. Season with salt. Cook for 3-5 minutes till the spices are well mixed. Now, add the grated coconut and cook for another 2-3 minutes, stirring often.
- Add little water if the curry turns to dry. Cook covered till the potatoes are cooked. Sprinkle the garam masala and ghee, mix well. Serve with roti or rice.
