Ceylonese Curried Rice Salad

1 large red onion -- diced

4 stalks celery -- diced

8 green onions and tops -- finely chopped

1/2 cup chopped fresh mint leaves

1/4 cup minced candied orange peel

1/4 cup minced crystallized ginger

1/4 cup slivered blanched almonds

1 tablespoon sesame seed

1/2 teaspoon anise seed

1 teaspoon minced fresh coriander

2 seedless oranges --see note

1/2 teaspoon crushed dried hot chiles Orange Ginger Dressing -- see recipe Egg Lace -- see recipe

1 head curly endive trimmed, washed, and drained

2 oranges peeled and cut into rings

1 papaya seeded and thinly sliced

1/2 cantaloupe or other small melon seeded and cut into thin wedges

1 small red onion -- for garnish cut into rings mint sprigs -- for garnish chapatis or flour tortillas -- for accompaniment