Cheera Papaya Thoran (Red Spinach & Raw Papaya Stir-Fry with Coconut Mixture)

🌿 Cheera Papaya Thoran (Red Spinach & Raw Papaya Stir-Fry with Coconut Mixture)

A delicious Kerala-style stir-fry made with raw papaya and red spinach (cheera).

📝 Ingredients:

• Papaya (raw), chopped – 1 cup

• Cheera (red spinach), chopped – 1 bunch (about 2 cups)

• Onion, chopped – 1 small

• Garlic, chopped – 2–3 cloves

• Mustard seeds – ½ tsp

• Dry red chili – 1

• Curry leaves – 1 sprig

• Coconut oil – 3 tbsp

• Salt – to taste

🥥 For the coconut mixture:

• Grated coconut – ½ cup

• Green chili, chopped – 1

• Jeera (cumin seeds) – ½ tsp

• Turmeric powder – 1 tsp

🔥 Instructions:

1️⃣ Prepare the coconut mixture:

• In a bowl, mix grated coconut, green chili, jeera, and turmeric powder. Keep aside.

2️⃣ Temper & sauté aromatics:

• Heat 3 tbsp coconut oil in a pan.

• Add mustard seeds and let them splutter.

• Add dry red chili, curry leaves, chopped onion, and garlic. Sauté until onions turn soft and golden.

3️⃣ Add papaya & cook:

• Add chopped raw papaya to the pan with a pinch of salt.

• Stir well and cook for 5–7 minutes on medium heat until the papaya softens. If needed, sprinkle a little water.

4️⃣ Add cheera & coconut mixture:

• Add chopped cheera to the pan and mix well. Let it cook for 2–3 minutes until wilted.

• Add the prepared coconut mixture and stir well.

• Cook on low heat for another 2 minutes, allowing the flavors to blend.

5️⃣ Final mix & serve:

• Adjust salt if needed.

• Serve hot with rice and sambar or moru curry.

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