Peper Dalna Papaya

Preparing papaya and potatoes

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

Drain water and keep aside

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

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

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

Heat oil in a deep container

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

Remove the "boras" and keep aside

Curry preparation

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

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

Fry the above for 4-5 min or until oil

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

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

Garnish with garam masala powder

Serve with rice and masoor dal

Besan "bora" soaks up water, so make sure that there is enough water left when you add them to the curry

Besan "bora" may be substituted with masala vadi. Fry the vadi and keep aside. Add to the curry soon after adding water so that the vadis become soft