PAPAYA DISH (Papita tarkari)

Ingredients :
Papaya (small) cut into 1” chunks
Garlic 1 clove chopped fine
Oil 1 tbsp
Mustard seeds 1 tsp
Dry red chilli 1
Tomato (small) ½ chopped fine
Milk 2-3 tbsp
Turmeric powder ½ tsp
Salt according to taste

Method :
Pressure cook the papya chunks by adding turmeric powder. Heat oil in a pan. When hot add chopped garlic, mustard seeds and dry red chilli. When the garlic turns a little brown add the tomatoes. Let the tomatoes become soft and mushy. Then add the pressure cooked papaya and salt according to taste. After 1-2 mins add milk and let it cook for 2-3 mins. Serve it hot with rice and dal.

PS : This is a very healthy dish as garlic and milk add the subtle flavors required by the papaya which is in itself very nutritious.

Contributed by : Mrs Meena Panda, Kolkata , West Bengal, India