Kaplanga(Omakka) Thoran | Raw Papaya-Black eyed Peas Stir fry

Raw papaya was one of my childhood favourite and in variably many other vegetables too.I used to love the raw crunchy ones and have sliced ones just like that.And mummy used to peel and cut raw papaya for thoran (stir-fry) and I used to grab these thin slices and have it from that.But after coming here, I had not seen the raw papaya until recently I hooked one at the stores.The perfect combo with this is the red chori peas/red cow peas (vanpayaru), but I didn't have that and so used Black Eyed Peas.This makes a very filling stir-fry with rice.Hope u'll make & enjoy with rice!!

Preparation time ~ 15 minutes

Cooking time ~ 10 minutes

Author ~ Julie

Serves ~ 4-5

Ingredients
raw papaya 1 small (1.5 cups)
*black Eyed Peas 1 cup cooked (refer notes)
grated coconut 1/2 cup
onion 1 small chopped
green chillies 3-4
garlic chopped 1" piece
chilly powder 1/2 tsp
turmeric powder 1/2 tsp
mustard seeds 3/4 tsp

curry leaves 2 sprigs
salt to taste
oil 1-2 tbsp

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Method

• Wash and cook the beans with salt and turmeric powder.As I used frozen packet, so didn't pressure-cook them.If you are using dry red chori peas(vanpayaru), please do pressure-cook for 4–5 whistles after soaking for 5–6 hours.
• Peel and cut the papaya in two halves. Scoop out seeds using a spoon and wash it again.Chop it fine as like we do carrots or cabbage for stir-fry.Keep aside.
• Heat oil in a pan, splutter mustard seeds. Sauté onion, add in the chopped garlic and green chillies.
• Then add the chopped papaya and grated coconut. Add in the spices.Toss it well, add salt. Cover and cook for 5–7 minutes. Add in the cooked beans, along with water, & cook again for another 5 minutes.Adjust salt. Uncover the lid and dry up the water content in it on medium-high heat. Serve it hot as a side dish for rice!!

Servings ~ 4 adults


NOTES
* I have used the frozen packet of black eyed beans.Actually, red chori or vanpayaru is used.
* For added taste, mom usually tempers it with a tsp of boiled rice too.It splutters and gives a unique taste.I haven't done that.
* If you wish a spicier version, do add half a tsp of chilly powder too.

* You can add moong dal instead of red chori (vanpayaru too).