Raw Papaya Curry (No Onion-Garlic)

Ingredients

• 400 g raw papaya, peeled and cubed
• 2 medium tomatoes (200 g), pureed
• 2 tbsp mustard oil or ghee
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
• 1 tsp coriander powder
• 1/2 tsp red chilli powder
• 1 green chilli, slit
• 1 tsp salt, or to taste
• 200 ml water

Preparation

1. Heat oil; crackle cumin seeds and green chilli.
2. Stir in turmeric, coriander, and chilli powder briefly.
3. Add tomato puree; cook until oil separates slightly.
4. Add papaya cubes, salt, and water; mix well.
5. Cover and simmer 15–18 minutes until papaya is tender.
6. Rest 2 minutes; serve warm as one portion.