Papaya Thoran (Keralan-Style Stir-Fried Green Papaya) | Saveur

Papaya Thoran (Keralan-Style Stir-Fried Green Papaya) | Saveur

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For this south Indian side dish, minced green papaya is first steamed and then mixed with robust coconut and chile paste, and spiced with cumin seeds, garlic, and turmeric.

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Ingredients

  • 3 tbsp. fresh or frozen grated coconut
  • 1 tsp. cumin seeds
  • 2 cloves garlic, peeled
  • 1 small green Thai chile or 1/2 serrano, stemmed
  • 1 medium red onion, minced
  • Kosher salt, to taste
  • <sup>1</sup>⁄<sub>4</sub> cup coconut or canola oil
  • 1 tsp. black mustard seeds
  • 2 tsp. ground turmeric
  • 1 small green papaya, peeled, seeded, and minced
  • <sup>1</sup>⁄<sub>2</sub> tsp. red chile powder, such as cayenne
  • 10 curry leaves

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