Ingredients
3 cups raw papaya, grated
3/4 cup tomatoes, thinly sliced
1/4 cup peanuts, roasted and powdered
2 tbsp fresh coriander, chopped
2 tsp green chillies, crushed
2 tsp soy sauce
2 tsp lemon juice
1 tsp tamarind pulp
1 tsp chili powder
salt, to taste
Method* Combine the green chillies, tamarind pulp, chilli powder, soya sauce, lemon juice, coriander and salt together and pound using a mortar and pestle (khalbhatta) to form a coarse paste.
* Keep aside. Place the raw papaya in ice-cold water for half an hour to crisp it.
* Drain it, wrap in a muslin cloth to dry it completely.
* If you are going to make the salad later, store the papaya in the fridge.
* If not, toss with the dressing, and other ingredients and serve immediately.