RAW PAPAYA SALAD

Ingredients:---

Raw papaya - 1 cup (peeled and shredded),
Peanuts - 1/4 cup (roasted and crushed),
Tomato - 1 tbsp (chopped finely),
Coriander leaves - 1 tbsp (chopped finely),
Lemon juice - 1 tbsp,
Green chillies - 1 tbsp (chopped finely),
Salt to taste,
Sugar - 1 tbsp,
Garlic - 1/4 tsp (chopped finely) (optional),

Chilli powder - 1/4 tsp,

Method

1. Add salt to the grated papaya.
2. Set aside for 15-20 minutes and lightly squeeze the water from the papaya.
3. Add the coarsely crushed peanuts, tomato, coriander leaves, green chillies, lemon juice, salt, sugar, chilli powder and garlic.
4. Toss all the ingredients. Refrigerate.
5. Raw papaya salad is ready.

Note: 1. Refrigerate at least for 1 hour before serving.
2. Taste, it should have the right balance of spice, salt, sweet and sour.