Raw Papaya Salad



Shred half a papaya. Use a mortar and pestel and pound 2 red chillies 1 green chilly 2 cloves garlic 2 small onion 1/2 tsp salt and sugar. Add 1 tsp oil (any) and 1 tsp lime juice. Once this forms a coarse paste add it to the shredded papaya an mix well. Garnish with coriander leaves and toasted sesame seeds or ground nuts. Tastes best when served after half an hour. You can add more chillies or less If you like so.


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