Pigeon Pea and Green Papaya.

Pigeon Pea and Green Papaya.
Pigeon Pea and Green Papaya.

Shell:

Fresh Pigeon Pea Green Pods to get 1 cup of peas

Podded Pigeon Peas.
Podded Pigeon Peas.

Next, take a cast iron skillet and add:

1 tbsp olive oil

heat up oil on a low flame and add:

1 onion, finely chopped

saute onion slowly until delicately brown.

Next add:

1 cup of green pigeon peas

and mix well into the cooked onion.

Cook for 3-4 minutes and then add:

2 cups of green papaya, finely sliced

2 cups of chaya or green leafy vegetable (eg. spinach or kale)

salt and pepper to taste

cover and simmer for 5-7 minutes until papaya is tender

Serves 2.  Serve with crusty bread or rice (a nice one like Jasmine or Basmati).

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