Raw(green)papaya / Omakka (in Malayalam) / Papalikkai (in Tamil) is a rich source of dietary fibre, in addition to Potassium, Vitamin A, Vitamin C and Folate.
Regular consumption of this nutritious vegetable will be helpful in reducing the risk of heart disease, diabetes, cancer and digestive tract disorders.
Though we eat papaya fruit regularly since childhood, raw papaya as a vegetable and that it can be cooked as a tasty & healthy dish is something non known to many.
Raw papaya is crunchy and tastes more like cabbage.
I learnt this recipe from my friend Sindhu Menon; thank you Sindhu!
Try this; you will like it!
Note: Pregnant women should consult with a doctor before eating raw papaya.
PREP TIME
15 min
COOK TIME
TOTAL TIME
25 mins
Recipe for Raw papaya stir fry
Recipe type: Snacks
Cuisine: Kerala
Serves: 3 to 4 (approximately)
Ingredients:
Raw papaya - 1 small
Onion - 1(finely shopped)
Salt - as required
To grind:
Grated coconut - ¼ to ½ cup
garlic - 2 to 3
Cumin seeds - ½ tsp
Turmeric powder - ¼ tsp
Red chilli powder - 1 tsp
For seasoning:
Coconut oil - 2 to 3 tsp
Mustard seeds - ½ tsp
Urad dhal - 1 tsp
Curry leaves - 1 or 2 sprigs
Cumin seeds - ½ tsp
Turmeric powder - ¼ tsp
Red chilli powder - 1 tsp
For seasoning:
Coconut oil - 2 to 3 tsp
Mustard seeds - ½ tsp
Urad dhal - 1 tsp
Curry leaves - 1 or 2 sprigs
