Green Papaya Dry Curry with Coconut

Yes. I arranged the green chillies and curry leaves to give eyes and mustache to my dish... Got to let the silly streak out once in a while :)

This recipe is super light, high in fiber, fat and low in calories.

 Ingredients:
1 Small shredded raw green papaya which is approximately 2 cups of shredded material
1/2 cup fresh grated coconut
2 tsp olive or coconut oil
Green chillies to taste ( I used 3 and it was mild)
1/4 tsp turmeric
4-5 curry leaves
1 tsp mustard seeds
1/2 tsp cumin
A pinch Asafotida

Method:
1. Skin the raw papaya and cut in half lengthwise
2. Remove any seeds and cut the papaya lengthwise so they fit in a food processor
3. Run it through food processor with shredder option
4. Grate fresh coconut
5. In a bowl, mix coconut, shredded papaya, salt and turmeric well
6. Heat oil in a pan and add cumin, mustard, slit green chillies, curry leaves and  and asafotida
7. when the mustard seeds start to splutter, add the papaya mixture, mix well and cover
8. Let it cook on low / medium flame for about 10 minutes

Enjoy as is or with non fat plain Greek yogurt to increase protein content. Eat the yogurt separately or make raita for a cole slaw like texture.

 Serving size: 1/2 cup dry curry. Number of servings: 6
Calories: 50
Protein: 1 gms
Fiber: 1 gms
Fat: 2 gms
I added Fage non fat Greek yogurt (100 calorie pack) to one serving to make a satisfying, high protein (18 grams) lunch.