Jeevo Papayaphala Pattal Sukkein

             This is a gravy based dish to be had with rice .Since we use moong & raw pappaya this is a very healthy one too Ingredients; –

1. • Moong – 3/4 cup
   • Raw Papaya chopped into medium sized pieces – 1cup
   • Grated coconut – 1/2 cup or more
   • Tomato -1 medium or dharmbya sol – a tiny piece
   • Red chillies – 3 or as per taste
   • Turmeric powder – 1/4 tsp
   • Salt to taste

for seasoning;-

• Mustard seeds – 1tsp
• Urad dal – 1/2 tsp
• Methi seeds – 1/4 tsp
• Curry leaves – 1 sprig
• Oil – 1 tbsp

Method :-

1. Pressure cook the moong and tomato till soft .
2. Cook the papaya pieces separately &add them to the cooked moong
3. Grind the coconut , red chillies & turmeric to a smooth paste.
4. Add the paste & salt to the cooked moong . add water to adjust consistency as per your liking .
5. Bring to a boil & let simmer for 3-4 minutes . then switch off.
6. Heat the oil & splutter the mustard seeds . add the urad dal ,methi & curry leaves & fry till they turn golden brown . pour over the cooked dish & keep covered for some time .