Peper Dalna

(Curried Papaya)

Ingredients

 * Depends on personal preference for chillies and is an optional ingredient

Cooking procedure

Preparing papaya and potatoes

1. Boil the cut papaya and potato cubes with a little salt and turmeric for 5-7 min

2. Drain water and keep aside

Preparation of besan bora(deep fried balls) for the curry

1. Take besan in a container and to it add half-tsp chiili powder, and the mentioned amounts of asafoetida, baking powder and salt to taste

2. Smoothen the mix into a thick consistency paste with adequate amount of water

3. Heat oil in a deep container

4. Add 1 tbsp of mix to oil and deep fry the balls (lower the heat while frying) until brown

5. Remove the "boras" and keep aside

Curry preparation

1. To the same oil from above add the first three whole spice listed in the table. Fry until the cumin seeds turn brown

2. Add boiled vegetables, tomato, ginger and the powdered (except garam masala) spices

3. Fry the above for 4-5 min or until oil separates

4. Add water to immerse the vegetables, add salt, cover and simmer until the vegetables are almost cooked

5. Add 'bora" prepared above, sugar, ghee and heat till vegetables are done

6. Garnish with garam masala powder

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